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The 12 WordPress plugins most like SyntaxHighlighter Evolved, by the tags they share, the most in common first. Installs, ratings and updates come from WordPress.org and refresh every night.

SyntaxHighlighter Evolved

60+ installs · #20,004 most popular

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Closest match
Auto SyntaxHighlighter
Shares 3 of SyntaxHighlighter Evolved's 5 tags.
Most installed
Code Block Pro
10K+ active installs.
Best rated
Code Block Pro
4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews.
Most recently updated
Code Block Pro
Updated on Aug 15, 2026.
  1. Auto SyntaxHighlighter

    by digihero

    Auto SyntaxHighlighter is a WordPress Code highlight plugin. Use editor botton, in the pop-up window, paste or write your code, oh, very simple.

    Installs
    100+
    Rank
    #16,140
    Rating
    4.3(6)
    Updated
    14 years ago

    ShareshighlightersyntaxSyntaxHighlighter

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  2. WP SyntaxHighlighter

    by redcocker

    This plugin is code syntax highlighter based on SyntaxHighlighter ver. 3.0.83 and 2.1.382.

    Installs
    300+
    Rank
    #10,878
    Rating
    5.0(1)
    Updated
    14 years ago

    SharessyntaxSyntaxHighlighter

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  3. WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter

    by mattshelton

    WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter works in conjunction with Markdown-formatted code blocks and SyntaxHighlighter to properly format code.

    Installs
    10+
    Rank
    #34,649
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    14 years ago

    SharessyntaxSyntaxHighlighter

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  4. SyntaxHighlighter TinyMCE Button

    by redcocker

    "SyntaxHighlighter TinyMCE Button" provides buttons for Visual Editor and will help to type <pre> tag for SyntaxHighlighter.

    Installs
    100+
    Rank
    #15,754
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    15 years ago

    SharesSyntaxHighlighter

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  5. SyntaxHighlighter CKEditor Button

    by solagirl

    This plugin adds a code button for WordPress CKEditor which helps to type or edit tag for Alex Gorbatchev's SyntaxHighlighter.

    Installs
    70+
    Rank
    #18,842
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    12 years ago

    SharesSyntaxHighlighter

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  6. WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance

    by Duoc Nguyen

    This plugin allow you to add and custom SyntaxHighlighter\'s theme.

    Installs
    10+
    Rank
    #40,622
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    12 years ago

    SharesSyntaxHighlighter

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  7. asm-brush

    by chlankboot

    This is an assembly language brush for the "SyntaxHighlighter Evolved" plugin. It will enable customizable highlighting of assembly code.

    Installs
    10+
    Rank
    #31,596
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    16 years ago

    Sharesbrush

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  8. Syntax Highlighter Compress

    by agmorpheus

    Syntax Highlighter ComPress is a plugin for code syntax highlighting. It loads fast on the website and code can pasted easily into Wordpress.

    Installs
    70+
    Rank
    #18,549
    Rating
    4.8(5)
    Updated
    15 years ago

    ShareshighlightersyntaxSyntaxHighlighter

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  9. Code Block Pro

    by Kevin Batdorf

    Code highlighting powered by the VS Code engine. Performance focused. No bloat.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #2,138
    Rating
    4.8(50)
    Updated
    2 months ago

    Shareshighlightersyntax

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  10. Simple Code Highlighter

    by kedinn

    Simple Syntax Code Highlighter

    Installs
    300+
    Rank
    #10,421
    Rating
    4.7(7)
    Updated
    9 years ago

    Shareshighlightersyntax

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  11. WP-Syntax Editor Integration Plugin

    by diekleinehexe

    Adds new buttons to the visual and html editor window which allow to use WP-Syntax.

    Installs
    100+
    Rank
    #16,431
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    13 years ago

    Shareshighlightersyntax

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  12. Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress

    This plugin makes using the Google Syntax highlighter by Alex Gorbatchev to highlight code snippets within WordPress simple.

    Installs
    100+
    Rank
    #13,411
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    19 years ago

    Shareshighlightersyntax

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