Highlighting Code Block is the #47 ranked gutenberg app on WordPress, with a 4.5 average rating from 19 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Highlighting Code Block is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by LOOS. With a rating of 4.5★ from 19 reviews, it currently ranks #47 in the Gutenberg category.
AppRanks data: Highlighting Code Block ranks #47 in Gutenberg on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 7% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Highlighting Code Block is a highly rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Gutenberg category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 19 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.5★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by LOOS — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (19) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Highlighting Code Block works
“Highlighting Code Block” allows you to add a syntax-highlighted code block with just a click.
It supports both “Block Editor” and “Classic Editor”.
(However, we recommend using it in the “Block Editor”.)
Please see the following page for a detailed explanation of this plugin.
URL: https://loos.co.jp/en/documents/highlighting-code-block/
Source code The source code of this plugin is available on Github.
URL: https://github.com/ddryo/Highlighting-Code-Block
How to use How to use （For Block Editor）
Open the “Formatting” category of the Block Inserter.
There is a custom block named “Highlighing Code Block”.
Select it, the block will be inserted.
Select the language of the code and enter any code.
How to use （For Classic Editor）
You should see a select box labeled “Code Block” on the toolbar (2nd row by default).
When you select a language from the select box, a code block (pre tag) is inserted.
If it doesn’t work This plugin works only with PHP version 5.6 or later, WordPress 5.6 or later.
Please check your PHP version or WordPress version.
About settings The menu “[HCB] Settings” should be added to “Settings” in the left menu of the management screen.
Settings related to this plugin are set in this menu.
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Gutenberg#47of 696Top 7%
- Block-enabled#107of 427Top 26%
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Highlighting Code Block ranks #47 of 696 apps in the Gutenberg category, placing it in the top 7% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Highlighting Code Block?
Highlighting Code Block is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.5-star rating from 19 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Gutenberg category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by LOOS.
Who uses Highlighting Code Block?
Currently around 10,000 active stores have installed Highlighting Code Block. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Gutenberg category on WordPress.
Where does Highlighting Code Block rank on WordPress?
Highlighting Code Block currently sits at position #47 in the Gutenberg category on WordPress. That places it in the top 7% of 696 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.