# SyntaxHighlighter Evolved… vs Theme YAML

> SyntaxHighlighter Evolved… vs Theme YAML compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Theme YAML.

**SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Theme YAML.** Choose SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Theme YAML if you care most about last updated and tested up to.

| | SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush | Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for your theme.json settings and styles |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 60+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 170 ✅ | 37 |
| Download trend | +11.8% ✅ | -37.3% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Reviews | 2 | 2 |
| Health score | 32/100 ✅ | 29/100 |
| Last updated | 12 years ago | 3 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.8.33 | WP 6.3.13 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Jan 2014 | Mar 2022 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… or Theme YAML?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Theme YAML. Choose SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Theme YAML if you care most about last updated and tested up to.

### Is SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… more popular than Theme YAML?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… is the more popular of the two with 60+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Theme YAML.

### Can I use SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… and Theme YAML together?
Both plugins cover yaml, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… and Theme YAML free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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