WordPress plugin comparison
Smart Syntax vs CodeMirror Blocks
At a glance
- CodeMirror Blocks has more active installs: 1K+, against 10+ for Smart Syntax.
- On a typical day, CodeMirror Blocks is downloaded about 14 times, Smart Syntax about 5.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- CodeMirror Blocks was updated more recently: Apr 9, 2024, against Sep 27, 2016 for Smart Syntax.
- CodeMirror Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.5.14, against 4.6.30 for Smart Syntax.
- Smart Syntax has been around longer: since 2014, against 2018 for CodeMirror Blocks.
Line by line
CodeMirror Blocks leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Smart Syntax |  CodeMirror Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,439 | #5,378 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 117 | 311 |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 5.0(41) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.6.30 | 6.5.14 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.08 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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