WordPress plugin comparison
WPCode vs WPBetterCodeHighlighting
At a glance
- WPCode has more active installs: 3M+, against fewer than 10 for WPBetterCodeHighlighting.
- On a typical day, WPCode is downloaded about 47,989 times, WPBetterCodeHighlighting about 3.
- WPBetterCodeHighlighting has no reviews yet.
- WPCode was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Sep 19, 2026 for WPBetterCodeHighlighting.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WPCode has been around longer: since 2012, against 2026 for WPBetterCodeHighlighting.
Line by line
WPCode leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WPCode |  WPBetterCodeHighlighting |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19 | #74,345 |
| Active installs | 3M+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2M | 83 |
| Rating | 4.9(1.9K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 63% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.43 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | – |
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