WordPress plugin comparison
iG:Syntax Hiliter vs Simple Code Block
At a glance
- Simple Code Block has more active installs: 200+, against 30+ for iG:Syntax Hiliter.
- On a typical day, iG:Syntax Hiliter is downloaded about 5 times, Simple Code Block about 4.
- iG:Syntax Hiliter is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 9 reviews.
- iG:Syntax Hiliter was updated more recently: Aug 22, 2026, against Jan 8, 2020 for Simple Code Block.
- iG:Syntax Hiliter is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.0, against 5.3.27 for Simple Code Block.
- iG:Syntax Hiliter has been around longer: since 2013, against 2018 for Simple Code Block.
Line by line
iG:Syntax Hiliter leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  iG:Syntax Hiliter |  Simple Code Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,180 | #12,055 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 91 | 100 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.9(9) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.0 | 5.3.27 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.27 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 6 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.4 | 5.2.4 |
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