Code Block Pro – Beautiful Syntax Highlighting
4.8★ (50 ratings) · Current rank #2154
Active installs
10K+
0% of tracked installs
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#2154
Peak #2154
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170.3K
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Code Block Pro – Beautiful Syntax Highlighting currently ranks #2154 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.28.0, shipped on Apr 12, 2026 (117 days ago) — release #63 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
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Details
| Author | Kevin Batdorf |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.28.0 |
| Versions released | 63 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-12 |
| Added to directory | 2022-08-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Code highlighting powered by the VS Code engine. Performance focused. No bloat.
Frequently asked questions
Is Code Block Pro – Beautiful Syntax Highlighting a free plugin?
Yes — Code Block Pro – Beautiful Syntax Highlighting is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Code Block Pro – Beautiful Syntax Highlighting?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Code Block Pro – Beautiful Syntax Highlighting?
As of August 7, 2026, Code Block Pro – Beautiful Syntax Highlighting ranks #2154 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Code Block Pro – Beautiful Syntax Highlighting last updated?
Code Block Pro – Beautiful Syntax Highlighting was last updated on April 12, 2026 (version 1.28.0). It has shipped 63 releases in total.
Who makes Code Block Pro – Beautiful Syntax Highlighting?
Code Block Pro – Beautiful Syntax Highlighting is developed by Kevin Batdorf. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2022.
