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Alex Syntax Highlighter

v6.0

by Anthony · updated 13 years ago

Alex Syntax Highlighter highlights code in the theme editor for easier understanding. See http://anthony.strangebutfunny.net/my-plugins/syntax-highlig …

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Rank
#43,805
Up4,574 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 13
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
3.1K
3,092 all-time
Rating
2.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

Alex Syntax Highlighter at a glance

Alex Syntax Highlighter is a WordPress plugin by Anthony with 10+ active installs, the #43,805 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 2.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 6.0 came out on May 7, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 19 plugins tagged “multi”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

34 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Alex Syntax Highlighter Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0246Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3
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DateAlex Syntax Highlighter
Nov 3, 20261
Nov 2, 20262
Nov 1, 20261
Oct 31, 20262
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20260
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20261
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20267
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 13 · -13.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.12131415Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202613
Nov 8, 202613
Nov 7, 202613
Nov 5, 202612
Nov 4, 202612
Nov 3, 202612
Nov 2, 202612
Nov 1, 202614
Oct 31, 202612
Oct 30, 202613
Oct 29, 202612
Oct 28, 202615
Oct 27, 202615

Rank over time

#43,805 · down 2,885 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 8 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 7
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 7, 2026#43,805
Nov 6, 2026#48,379
Nov 2, 2026#45,731
Nov 1, 2026#42,279
Oct 30, 2026#45,195
Oct 29, 2026#46,393
Oct 28, 2026#37,933
Oct 27, 2026#40,920

Growth %

Average -1.09% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+4.17%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-14.29%
Nov 1, 2026+16.67%
Oct 31, 2026-7.69%
Oct 30, 2026+8.33%
Oct 29, 2026-20.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
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Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
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Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v6.0100%

Rating trend

2.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
6.0
Requires WordPress
3.4.1
Tested up to
3.5.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Apr 2, 2012
Last updated
May 7, 2013
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Alex Syntax Highlighter

How many websites use Alex Syntax Highlighter?

Alex Syntax Highlighter is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #43,805 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Alex Syntax Highlighter been downloaded?

3,092 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Alex Syntax Highlighter last updated?

Version 6.0 came out on May 7, 2013 (13 years ago).

Is Alex Syntax Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?

Alex Syntax Highlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Is Alex Syntax Highlighter still maintained?

Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Alex Syntax Highlighter have?

2.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Alex Syntax Highlighter?

The plugins most like Alex Syntax Highlighter, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Simple Code Highlighter (300+) and WP-Syntax Editor Integration Plugin (100+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

2.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

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  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
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  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
0%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
100%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.

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Alex Syntax Highlighter
Estimated installs≈ 13
Reported installs10+
Rating2.0
Reviews1
Total downloads3.1K
AuthorAnthony
First releasedApr 2, 2012
Version6.0
Requires WP3.4.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMay 7, 2013

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