# Best Code Blocks Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 5 code blocks plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Code Manager, MarkBlocks, Vaaky Highlighter.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-manager/) | 500+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Aug 17, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 2 | [MarkBlocks – Markdown for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/markblocks/) | 10+ | — | Aug 1, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 3 | [Vaaky Highlighter — Syntax Highlighter, Code Blocks, Line Numbers for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vaaky-highlighter/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | May 21, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 4 | [Code Blocks- online code compiler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-blocks-online-code-compiler/) | 10+ | — | May 26, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Smart Syntax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-syntax/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 27, 2016 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular code blocks plugin for WordPress?
Code Manager is the most popular code blocks plugin with 500+ active installs and a 4.9/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many code blocks plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 5 plugins tagged “code blocks” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these code blocks plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 5 code blocks plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code-blocks/ · Generated 2026-09-27 21:48 UTC by PageForge