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Code Syntax Highlighting Block vs SyntaxHighlighter Evolved
Head-to-head on the signals that matter, from the public WordPress.org data.
Active-install trajectory
Not enough install history yet to chart a trajectory for both plugins. It builds as we snapshot daily.
| Metric | Code Syntax Highlighting Block | SyntaxHighlighter Evolved |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs Modeled from the public "N+" band and recent downloads. | 0–0 | 20K–30K ✓ |
| Install trend Change in active installs across the charted window. | — | 0% ✓ |
| Overall health | B · 80 ✓ | C · 62 |
| Maintenance How recently the plugin was updated. | 99/100 ✓ | 40/100 |
| Rating quality Volume-adjusted review quality. | 65/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
| Support Share of forum threads marked resolved. | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| Rating (adjusted) | 3.60★ | 4.26★ ✓ |
| Reviews | 0 | 86 ✓ |
| Ranking optimization How well the listing is tuned to rank on wp.org. | 80/100 | 84/100 ✓ |
| Removal risk Maintenance signals that precede a wp.org closure. Not an official status. | Low | Low |
| Last updated | 3mo ago ✓ | 1.5y ago |
| Downloads · 30d | 37 | 1.7K ✓ |
| Category | Uncategorized | Uncategorized |
✓ marks the stronger plugin on each row. Rows where they're level show no marker.
Release activity
Code Syntax Highlighting Block SyntaxHighlighter Evolved
7-day average daily downloads. Downloads spike for about a week after each release as the install base re-downloads, so read this as release cadence, not growth.