Wiper blade having a connecting element

A connecting element (26) for use with a wiper blade, the connecting element comprising a base element (28) and a hinge element (68), wherein the base element (28) has a first side part (30) and a second side part (32) which are joined together transversely with respect to a longitudinal direction (40) by latching means (54, 56) and centering means (46, 48, 50, 52) interlocking, and which are held together by side walls (72) of the hinge element (68), characterized in that the hinge element (68) is an adapter cap (68) which is made from plastic and, on the inner sides of the side walls (72) thereof, has clips (86) which, in a fitted state, engage in recesses (66) on outer longitudinal sides of the side parts (30, 32), wherein , in the region of the recesses (66), the side parts (30, 32) have reinforcements (64) which extend away from the clips (86) and partially project into clearances (73) in the side walls (72) of the adapter cap (68) above the clips (86).