WordPress plugin comparison
Syntax Highlight vs TCD Classic Editor
At a glance
- TCD Classic Editor has more active installs: 6K+, against 200+ for Syntax Highlight.
- On a typical day, TCD Classic Editor is downloaded about 65 times, Syntax Highlight about 3.
- TCD Classic Editor has no reviews yet.
- TCD Classic Editor was updated more recently: Oct 7, 2026, against Jul 2, 2014 for Syntax Highlight.
- TCD Classic Editor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 3.9.40 for Syntax Highlight.
- Syntax Highlight has been around longer: since 2014, against 2024 for TCD Classic Editor.
Line by line
TCD Classic Editor leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Syntax Highlight |  TCD Classic Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,314 | #2,836 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 6K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 74 | 1.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.9.40 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.58 |
| Last release | 12 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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