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Kadence Blocks vs Syntax Highlight Nano
At a glance
- Kadence Blocks has more active installs: 600K+, against 10+ for Syntax Highlight Nano.
- On a typical day, Kadence Blocks is downloaded about 16,225 times, Syntax Highlight Nano about 3.
- Syntax Highlight Nano has no reviews yet.
- Kadence Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Sep 17, 2026 for Syntax Highlight Nano.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Kadence Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2025 for Syntax Highlight Nano.
Line by line
Kadence Blocks leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kadence Blocks |  Syntax Highlight Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #101 | #31,841 |
| Active installs | 600K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 69 |
| Rating | 4.8(334) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 74% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.82 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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