WordPress plugin comparison
Highlighting Code Block vs WP_CodeShield
At a glance
- Highlighting Code Block has more active installs: 10K+, against 20+ for WP_CodeShield.
- On a typical day, Highlighting Code Block is downloaded about 87 times, WP_CodeShield about 2.
- WP_CodeShield has no reviews yet.
- Highlighting Code Block was updated more recently: Jul 1, 2026, against Feb 4, 2008 for WP_CodeShield.
- Highlighting Code Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 2.3.1 for WP_CodeShield.
- WP_CodeShield has been around longer: since 2008, against 2018 for Highlighting Code Block.
Line by line
Highlighting Code Block leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Highlighting Code Block |  WP_CodeShield |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,711 | #27,807 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 40 |
| Rating | 4.5(20) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 2.3.1 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.83 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 19 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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