# HTML Block with Highlighting

> HTML Block with Highlighting has 10+ active installs and 90 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** HTML Block with Highlighting shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**HTML Block with Highlighting is a WordPress plugin which adds a new HTML Block with syntax highlighting to the Gutenberg editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,448
- **Downloads (30 days):** 90 (+76.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 30, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.25
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** cssdaily (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cssdaily/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/html-block-with-highlighting/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 581 |
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | >100 | 182 |
| [html block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html-block/) | #2 | 3 |
| [syntax highlighting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syntax-highlighting/) | #17 | 32 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| html | >100 | 10,000 |
| html block | >100 | 5,686 |
| syntax highlighting | >100 | 350 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elementor/) | 10M+ | 4.5/5 (7,314) | Oct 5, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor/) | 8M+ | 4.9/5 (1,248) | May 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-widgets/) | 2M+ | 4.9/5 (272) | Dec 8, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [User Role Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-role-editor/) | 700K+ | 4.5/5 (288) | Sep 25, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Sep 30, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-gutenberg/) | 500K+ | 5/5 (735) | Jul 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 9 | [Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pagelayer/) | 400K+ | 3.9/5 (103) | Sep 24, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Aug 18, 2026 | 81/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTML Block with Highlighting free?
Yes. HTML Block with Highlighting is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is HTML Block with Highlighting safe to use in 2026?
HTML Block with Highlighting shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTML Block with Highlighting?
HTML Block with Highlighting is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,448 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTML Block with Highlighting work with WordPress 7.1?
HTML Block with Highlighting is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does HTML Block with Highlighting need?
HTML Block with Highlighting requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was HTML Block with Highlighting last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on March 30, 2020 (7 years ago).

### Who makes HTML Block with Highlighting?
HTML Block with Highlighting is developed and maintained by cssdaily.

### What are the best alternatives to HTML Block with Highlighting?
The most popular alternatives to HTML Block with Highlighting are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), Classic Editor (8M+ installs) and Classic Widgets (2M+ installs).


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