HTML Block with Highlighting
HTML Block with Highlighting is a WordPress plugin which adds a new HTML Block with syntax highlighting to the Gutenberg editor.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where HTML Block with Highlighting stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| editor | >100 |
| html | >100 |
| html block | >100 |
| syntax highlighting | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About HTML Block with Highlighting
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
HTML Block with Highlighting is a WordPress plugin which adds a new HTML Block with syntax highlighting to the Gutenberg editor.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
- Open WordPress Admin, then Plugins > Add New
- Click Upload Plugin
- Upload the html-block-with-highlighting.zip file and click Install Now
- Click Activate Plugin
- Open the editor; for example in a new post or new page
- Open the new block type search
- Search for ‘Highlighting’ to find the HTML Block with Highlighting, then create a block of this type
- Happily edit HTML with syntax highlighting 🙂
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FAQ
HTML Block with Highlighting: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
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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