WordPress plugin comparison
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved vs WP Compiler
At a glance
- WP Compiler has more active installs: 900+, against 20+ for SyntaxHighlighter Evolved.
- On a typical day, WP Compiler is downloaded about 8 times, SyntaxHighlighter Evolved about 1.
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved has no reviews yet.
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2025, against Oct 22, 2018 for WP Compiler.
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 5.0.31 for WP Compiler.
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved has been around longer: since 2014, against 2018 for WP Compiler.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SyntaxHighlighter Evolved |  WP Compiler |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,421 | #7,092 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 40 | 149 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(6) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 5.0.31 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.10 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 8 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6 |
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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