WordPress plugin comparison
iG:Syntax Hiliter vs WPCode
At a glance
- WPCode has more active installs: 3M+, against 30+ for iG:Syntax Hiliter.
- On a typical day, WPCode is downloaded about 47,989 times, iG:Syntax Hiliter about 5.
- iG:Syntax Hiliter is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 1,923 reviews.
- WPCode was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Aug 22, 2026 for iG:Syntax Hiliter.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.0.
- WPCode has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for iG:Syntax Hiliter.
Line by line
WPCode leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  iG:Syntax Hiliter |  WPCode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,062 | #19 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 3M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 90 | 2M |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.9(1.9K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 63% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.0 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.27 | ×3.43 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.4 | 7.0 |
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