How is this list of Syntax highlighting 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 highlighting category page?

The category page shows WordPress's own order for Syntax highlighting 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 22, 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 Highlighting Apps for WordPress (2026)

8 Syntax highlighting 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 22, 2026 · How this list is ranked

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

8 Syntax highlighting apps, ranked

#1
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter
4.8(65 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#2
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved
4.3(86 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#3
Simple Code Block
4.9(9 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#4
ACE HTML Block
5.0(2 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#5
Kindeditor For WordPress
5.0(2 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#6
Syntax Highlighting
5.0(1 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#7
HTML Block with Highlighting
No reviews yetPrimary category is elsewhere
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#8
Light Code Block
No reviews yetPrimary category is elsewhere
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At-a-glance comparison

#	App	Rating	Reviews	Pricing
1	Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter	4.8★	65	—
2	SyntaxHighlighter Evolved	4.3★	86	—
3	Simple Code Block	4.9★	9	—
4	ACE HTML Block	5.0★	2	—
5	Kindeditor For WordPress	5.0★	2	—

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 highlighting 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 highlighting category page?: The category page shows WordPress's own order for Syntax highlighting 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 22, 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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