Pochipp vs Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Pochipp leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,085, ahead of Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) at #5,329. Over the last 7 days Pochipp climbed 1 place and Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) climbed 8 places. Pochipp has the largest install base, roughly 30× the next: 30K+ active installs against 1K+ for Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering). Downloads this week: Pochipp 825 and Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) 195. Ratings: Pochipp 4.2★ from 5 and Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) 5★ from 26 reviews.
| Metric | Pochipp | Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,085 ▲ 1 | #5,329 ▲ 8 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 825 | 195 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (5) | 5★ (26) |
| Last updated | Sep 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.20.3 | 1.5.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,083 | #5,325 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2021 | Jul 2019 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Pochipp or Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?
By active installs, Pochipp: 30K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering), according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Pochipp or Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?
Pochipp, at #1,085 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) at #5,329. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Pochipp or Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.