Bulk Classic to Block vs Syntax-highlighting — WordPress

Bulk Classic to Block vs Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)

Name: Bulk Classic to Block
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Bulk Classic to Block

5.0·2reviews·100+installs

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Bulk Classic to Block	Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)
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Description	2307 / 5000 chars46% used	2170 / 5000 chars43% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	DeepakNess	Weston Ruter
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Bulk Classic to Block

Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)

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Feature comparison between Bulk Classic to Block and Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)
Metric	Bulk Classic to Block	Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)
Rating	5.0 ★	5.0 ★
Total reviews	2	★ 26
Active installs	100+	1,000+
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3. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Bulk Classic to Block

Bulk Classic to Block is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to help you seamlessly migrate from the Classic Editor to the Gutenberg Block Editor. If you’ve upgraded to WordPress 5.0+ and have existing content created with the Classic Editor, this plugin automates the conversion process, saving you hours of manual work. The Problem: When you upgrade to WordPress 5.0+, all your existing Classic Editor content gets wrapped in a “Classic” block. To properly convert this content to individual Gutenberg blocks, you would normally need to edit each post manually and click “Convert to Blocks” – a tedious process if you have hundreds or thousands of posts. The Solution: Bulk Classic to Block automates this entire process. It scans your entire site, identifies all classic editor content, and allows you to convert everything to proper Gutenberg blocks with just a few clicks. Key Features: * Universal Post Type Support – Works with posts, pages, and all custom post types * Smart Scanning – Automatically detects classic editor content across your entire site * Flexible Conversion – Convert all content at once or select specific posts to convert * Post Type Filtering – Filter and convert by specific post types (posts, pages, or custom types) * Status Filtering – Filter by post status (published, draft, scheduled, private) * Individual Control – Convert posts one at a time or use bulk actions * Automatic Indexing – New content is automatically indexed as you create it * Safe & Efficient – Uses WordPress core APIs for reliable conversion How It Works: 1. Scan – The plugin scans your content to identify posts created with the Classic Editor 2. Review – View a detailed list of all posts that need conversion, organized by post type 3. Convert – Choose to convert all posts at once, or select specific posts using checkboxes 4. Done – Your classic content is now properly structured as Gutenberg blocks Perfect For: * Sites migrating from Classic Editor to Gutenberg * Users with large amounts of existing content * Developers managing multiple sites * Anyone who wants to modernize their content structure Important: The conversion process is irreversible. Always create a full backup of your site before converting content. We recommend testing on a staging site first.

Top keywords

content12×3.40%
classic11×3.12%
convert9×2.55%
posts9×2.55%
editor8×2.27%
classic editor7×1.98%
post7×1.98%
conversion5×1.42%
gutenberg5×1.42%
block4×1.13%
blocks4×1.13%
process4×1.13%

Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)

This plugin extends the Code block in WordPress core to add syntax highlighting which is rendered on the server. Pre-existing Code blocks on a site are automatically extended to include syntax highlighting. Doing server-side syntax highlighting eliminates the need to enqueue any JavaScript on the frontend (e.g. Highlight.js or Prism.js) and this ensures there is no flash of unhighlighted code (FOUC?). Reducing script on the frontend improves frontend performance, and it also allows for the syntax highlighted code to appear properly in AMP pages as rendered by the official AMP plugin (see also ampproject/amp-wp#972) or when JavaScript is turned off in the browser. This extended Code block uses language auto-detection to add syntax highlighting, but you can override the language in the block’s settings sidebar. (There is currently no syntax highlighting of the Code block in the editor, but see #8.) The plugin supports all programming languages that highlight.php supports (being a port of highlight.js). The Code block also is extended to support specifying lines to highlight which get marked up with mark elements (including in RSS feeds). There is also a checkbox for whether to show line numbers on the frontend (with the numbers being non-selectable). Lastly, given inconsistencies across themes regarding whether lines in a Code block should be wrapped, this plugin adds styling to force them to no-wrap by default, with a checkbox to opt in to wrapping when desired. For advanced usage, please see the plugin wiki. This plugin is developed on GitHub. See list of current issues with the plugin. Please feel free to file any additional issues or requests that you may come across. Pull requests are welcome. See contributing information. Credits This is a fork of Code Syntax Block by Marcus Kazmierczak (mkaz), which is also available on WordPress.org. Copyright (c) 2018 Marcus Kazmierczak. Licensed under GPL 2.0 or later. highlight.php is released under the BSD 3-Clause License. Copyright © 2006-2013, Ivan Sagalaev ([email protected]), highlight.js (original author). Copyright © 2013, Geert Bergman ([email protected]), highlight.php

Top keywords

code9×2.60%
block7×2.02%
highlight7×2.02%
syntax7×

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Bulk Classic to Block or Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

Bulk Classic to Block (5.0★, 2 reviews) and Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) (5.0★, 26 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose Bulk Classic to Block or Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) does carry the larger published review base (26 vs 2). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Bulk Classic to Block or Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) has the deeper published review base (26 vs 2), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Bulk Classic to Block typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 reviews). Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (26 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Bulk Classic to Block and Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

Migration support varies by app and category. Bulk Classic to Block and Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Bulk Classic to Block" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Bulk Classic to Block vs Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)

Bulk Classic to Block

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2. Categories & rankings

Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)

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3. App details

Frequently asked

Which has better reviews, Bulk Classic to Block or Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

Should I choose Bulk Classic to Block or Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

Which is faster to set up, Bulk Classic to Block or Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Bulk Classic to Block and Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

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