WordPress plugin comparison
Smart Syntax vs Vaaky Highlighter
At a glance
- Both have 10+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Smart Syntax is downloaded about 5 times, Vaaky Highlighter about 2.
- Smart Syntax is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.5 from 2 reviews.
- Vaaky Highlighter was updated more recently: May 21, 2026, against Sep 27, 2016 for Smart Syntax.
- Vaaky Highlighter is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 4.6.30 for Smart Syntax.
- Smart Syntax has been around longer: since 2014, against 2021 for Vaaky Highlighter.
Line by line
Vaaky Highlighter leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Smart Syntax |  Vaaky Highlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,419 | #29,574 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 112 | 59 |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 4.5(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.6.30 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.18 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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