WordPress plugin comparison
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved vs YAML Custom Fields
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved
by tedivm
50+ installs5.0
YAML Custom Fields
by starbist
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved has more active installs: 50+, against fewer than 10 for YAML Custom Fields.
- On a typical day, SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is downloaded about 6 times, YAML Custom Fields about 3.
- YAML Custom Fields has no reviews yet.
- YAML Custom Fields was updated more recently: Sep 28, 2026, against Oct 14, 2014 for SyntaxHighlighter Evolved.
- YAML Custom Fields is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.8.34 for SyntaxHighlighter Evolved.
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved has been around longer: since 2014, against 2026 for YAML Custom Fields.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | SyntaxHighlighter Evolved | YAML Custom Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,139 | #72,639 |
| Active installs | 50+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 152 | 66 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.8.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 12 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.1 |
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