How is this list of Syntax apps ranked?

Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count. Listed in this category on the marketplace. AppRanks does not accept payment to add, remove or move an app.

How is this page different from the Syntax category page?

The category page shows WordPress's own order for Syntax together with category-wide counts and ratings. This page ranks up to 8 apps by the rule above, so the order differs.

How current is this list?

It was ranked on Oct 24, 2026 from the latest listing data AppRanks holds. Ratings, review counts and pricing come from each app's WordPress Plugin Directory listing.

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Best Syntax Apps for WordPress (2026)

8 Syntax apps for WordPress. Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count.

Ranked on Oct 24, 2026 · How this list is ranked

For WordPress's own order and category-wide stats, see the Syntax category page.

8 Syntax apps, ranked

#1
String locator
4.6(125 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#2
Code Block Pro – Beautiful Syntax Highlighting
4.8(50 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#3
Better File Editor
4.7(17 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#4
Highlighting Code Block
4.5(19 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#5
Pastacode
4.9(14 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#6
ACE Editor for WP
4.5(2 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#7
Syntax Highlighter++
5.0(1 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#8
Syntax Highlighting
5.0(1 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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At-a-glance comparison

#	App	Rating	Reviews	Pricing
1	String locator	4.6★	125	—
2	Code Block Pro – Beautiful Syntax Highlighting	4.8★	50	—
3	Better File Editor	4.7★	17	—
4	Highlighting Code Block	4.5★	19	—
5	Pastacode	4.9★	14	—

How this list is ranked

Sorted by: Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count.
Who gets in: Listed in this category on the marketplace.
Best for: Merchants who want the category's best-reviewed apps rather than the marketplace's own order.

AppRanks does not accept payment to add, remove or move an app. Full details: methodology.

Frequently asked

How is this list of Syntax apps ranked?: Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count. Listed in this category on the marketplace. AppRanks does not accept payment to add, remove or move an app.
How is this page different from the Syntax category page?: The category page shows WordPress's own order for Syntax together with category-wide counts and ratings. This page ranks up to 8 apps by the rule above, so the order differs.
How current is this list?: It was ranked on Oct 24, 2026 from the latest listing data AppRanks holds. Ratings, review counts and pricing come from each app's WordPress Plugin Directory listing.

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