WordPress plugin comparison
Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode vs WP Coder
At a glance
- WP Coder has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode.
- On a typical day, WP Coder is downloaded about 113 times, Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode about 2.
- Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode has no reviews yet.
- WP Coder was updated more recently: Oct 2, 2026, against Apr 28, 2016 for Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode.
- WP Coder is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 4.5.33 for Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode.
- Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode has been around longer: since 2010, against 2018 for WP Coder.
Line by line
WP Coder leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode |  WP Coder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #43,326 | #1,646 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 33 | 4.2K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(32) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.5.33 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.87 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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