# Best Code Highlighting Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 11 code highlighting plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Syntax-highlighting Code Bl…, Code Block Syntax Highlight…, Better WordPress Syntax Hig….

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/syntax-highlighting-code-block/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (26) | May 19, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 2 | [Code Block Syntax Highlighter for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-block-for-elementor/) | 500+ | 5/5 (8) | Sep 14, 2023 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-wordpress-syntax-based-on-geshi/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 27, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [AH Code Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ah-prism-syntax-highlighter/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 27, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Easy Syntax Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-syntax-highlighter/) | 30+ | — | Mar 27, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [FV Code Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fv-code-highlighter/) | 10+ | 4/5 (2) | Aug 14, 2019 | 27/100 |
| 7 | [Code Snippets in Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets-in-comments/) | <10 | — | May 22, 2020 | 21/100 |
| 8 | [{eac}Doojigger Readme Extension for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eacreadme/) | <10 | — | Sep 14, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 9 | [Youbou Code Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/youbou-code-block/) | <10 | — | Oct 11, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [WebberZone Code Block Highlighting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webberzone-code-block-highlighting/) | <10 | — | Oct 11, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [Lazy Syntax Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lazy-syntax-highlighter/) | <10 | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular code highlighting plugin for WordPress?
Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) is the most popular code highlighting plugin with 1K+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many code highlighting plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 11 plugins tagged “code highlighting” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which code highlighting plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) has the highest rating at 5/5 from 26 reviews.

### Are these code highlighting plugins actively maintained?
4 of the top 11 code highlighting plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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