WordPress plugin comparison
WPCode vs Simple Code Highlighter
At a glance
- WPCode has more active installs: 3M+, against 300+ for Simple Code Highlighter.
- On a typical day, WPCode is downloaded about 47,989 times, Simple Code Highlighter about 4.
- WPCode is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,923 reviews, against 4.7 from 7 reviews.
- WPCode was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Nov 10, 2017 for Simple Code Highlighter.
- WPCode is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.9.35 for Simple Code Highlighter.
- WPCode has been around longer: since 2012, against 2014 for Simple Code Highlighter.
Line by line
WPCode leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WPCode |  Simple Code Highlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19 | #10,421 |
| Active installs | 3M+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2M | 80 |
| Rating | 4.9(1.9K) | 4.7(7) |
| Support threads resolved | 63% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.9.35 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.43 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 9 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | – |
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