Syntax-highlighting vs Wavy Divider — WordPress

Wavy Divider vs Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Wavy Divider

5.0·1reviews·700+installs

wordpress

Change

1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)	Wavy Divider
Tagline	—	—
Description	2170 / 5000 chars43% used	1527 / 5000 chars31% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Weston Ruter	Kevin Batdorf
Listed	—	—
Last updated	—	—

2. Categories & rankings

Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline

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

Wavy Divider

At a glance

4 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) and Wavy Divider
Metric	Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)	Wavy Divider
Rating	5.0 ★	5.0 ★
Total reviews	★ 26	1
Active installs	1,000+	700+
Free plan	—	—

4. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

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%
syntax7×2.02%
code block5×1.45%
highlighting5×1.45%
see5×1.45%
syntax highlighting5×1.45%
frontend4×1.16%
js4×1.16%
copyright3×0.87%
extended3×0.87%

Wavy Divider

Generate and add a simple wavy divider to anywhere on your page, giving you the ability to separate blocks of content with an impressive, professional-looking design element. Follow @kevinbatdorf on Twitter View on GitHub Features Color settings, including opacity. Choose between wide, normal, and full width Choose between rounded edges and stright lines Fine tune curves and lines with built-in controls Supports top or bottom shapes Stack multiple dividers with group block (see below) Gradients – easy to use (see below) Control height, number of points, and direction Use a single, smooth point to give you a curved divider Gradients To use a gradient, you need to wrap the wavy divider in a group block and apply the gradient to the group block. After that, create a wavy shape and apply a color that matches your content background (e.g. white). You can then switch the direction of the divider (under settings) to give a mirrored effect. This way the gradient is applied to the group block and the wavy divider acts as a mask. Group Block If nesting the wavy divider in a group block, you may want to remove the padding and margins so that the wavy divider will not have spacing around it. To handle this, select the group block, and under “Advanced” (at the bottom of the settings area) add these two classes: wavy-divider-remove-margin wavy-divider-remove-padding Patterns Within the block inserter, under the Patterns tab, select ‘Wavy Divider’ from the dropdown menu to view some example patterns.

Top keywords

block8×3.21%
divider8×3.21%
group7×2.81%
group block7×2.81%
wavy7×2.81%
wavy divider6×2.41%
gradient3×1.20%

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) or Wavy Divider?

Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) (5.0★, 26 reviews) and Wavy Divider (5.0★, 1 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 Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) or Wavy Divider?

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 1). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

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

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 1), 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?

Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (26 reviews). Wavy Divider typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 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 Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) and Wavy Divider?

Migration support varies by app and category. Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) and Wavy Divider 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 Wavy Divider" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Wavy Divider vs Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)

Wavy Divider

1. Listing metadata

2. Categories & rankings

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

At a glance

AppRanks verdict

3. Activity in the last 90 days

Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) · 0 changes

Wavy Divider · 1 changes

4. App details

Frequently asked

Which has better reviews, Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) or Wavy Divider?

Should I choose Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) or Wavy Divider?

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

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

Can I migrate data between Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) and Wavy Divider?

See full keyword rankings, install trends, and weekly alerts

More popular comparisons