# WP Code Highlight

> WP Code Highlight has 200+ active installs, a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews and 87 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Code Highlight shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**WP Code Highlight provides syntax highlighting of source code snippets and it is W3C valid. Wrap code blocks with and It provides a code button(HTML editor) to help you insert code in articles easily. You don’t need to…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 56,325
- **Downloads (30 days):** 87 (+1.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.9/5 from 14 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.9
- **Last updated:** Aug 2, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** acalbert (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/acalbert/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-code-highlight/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Code Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code-highlight/) | #2 | 7 |
| [sourcecode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sourcecode/) | #4 | 18 |
| [wordpress code highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-code-highlight/) | #1 | 2 |
| [wp code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-code/) | #1 | 2 |
| [wp code highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-code-highlight/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Code Highlight | >100 | 1,973 |
| sourcecode | #27 | 47 |
| wordpress code highlight | >100 | 1,937 |
| wp code | >100 | 10,000 |
| wp code highlight | >100 | 1,677 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Code Block – share beautiful code snippets readers can copy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets-block/) | 200+ | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [WP Editarea](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-editarea/) | 100+ | 3/5 (3) | Aug 14, 2013 | 26/100 |
| 4 | [Syntax Highlighter MT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/syntax-highlighter-mt/) | 100+ | — | Aug 18, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [AI Code Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-code-highlighter/) | 10+ | 3/5 (2) | Jan 29, 2014 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [WP Code Pre](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-code-pre/) | 10+ | — | Aug 8, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Gist API Code insert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ap-gist-api-code-insert/) | <10 | — | Oct 17, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Code Highlight free?
Yes. WP Code Highlight is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Code Highlight safe to use in 2026?
WP Code Highlight shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Code Highlight?
WP Code Highlight is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 56,325 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Code Highlight work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Code Highlight is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Code Highlight last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.9, was released on August 2, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes WP Code Highlight?
WP Code Highlight is developed and maintained by acalbert.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Code Highlight?
The most popular alternatives to WP Code Highlight are Code Block (200+ installs), WP Editarea (100+ installs) and Syntax Highlighter MT (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-code-highlight/ · Generated 2026-09-30 17:36 UTC by PageForge