WordPress plugin comparison
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved vs WP SyntaxHighlighter
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved
by Bernhard Kau
20+ installs
WP SyntaxHighlighter
by redcocker
300+ installs5.0
At a glance
- WP SyntaxHighlighter has more active installs: 300+, against 20+ for SyntaxHighlighter Evolved.
- On a typical day, WP SyntaxHighlighter is downloaded about 4 times, SyntaxHighlighter Evolved about 1.
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved has no reviews yet.
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2025, against Feb 29, 2012 for WP SyntaxHighlighter.
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 3.3.2 for WP SyntaxHighlighter.
- WP SyntaxHighlighter has been around longer: since 2011, against 2014 for SyntaxHighlighter Evolved.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | SyntaxHighlighter Evolved | WP SyntaxHighlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,421 | #10,878 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 40 | 88 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 3.3.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.10 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 14 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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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