WordPress plugin comparison
Highlighting Code Block vs Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
At a glance
- Highlighting Code Block has more active installs: 10K+, against 3K+ for Urvanov Syntax Highlighter.
- On a typical day, Highlighting Code Block is downloaded about 87 times, Urvanov Syntax Highlighter about 72.
- Both are rated 4.5 out of 5.
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter was updated more recently: Sep 12, 2026, against Jul 1, 2026 for Highlighting Code Block.
- Highlighting Code Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for Urvanov Syntax Highlighter.
- Highlighting Code Block has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for Urvanov Syntax Highlighter.
Line by line
Highlighting Code Block leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Highlighting Code Block |  Urvanov Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,710 | #4,101 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 2.6K |
| Rating | 4.5(20) | 4.5(19) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.83 | ×0.62 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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