Alkane Code
v1.0.9by alkanesolutions · updated 4 years ago
A TinyMCE code editor with Prism syntax highlighting.
- Rank
- #33,001
- Down497 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 21.9K
- 21,947 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Alkane Code at a glance
Alkane Code is a WordPress plugin by alkanesolutions with 10+ active installs, the #33,001 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.9 came out on Aug 24, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 3 plugins tagged “crayon”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats136 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Alkane Code |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -5.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#33,001 · down 83 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | #33,001 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #32,504 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #33,067 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #33,165 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #32,882 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #32,172 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #32,597 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #32,918 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.88% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #32597 → #32504
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.9
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jul 13, 2019
- Last updated
- Aug 24, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Alkane Code
How many websites use Alkane Code?
Alkane Code 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 #33,001 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Alkane Code been downloaded?
21,947 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Alkane Code last updated?
Version 1.0.9 came out on Aug 24, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Alkane Code compatible with the latest WordPress?
Alkane Code’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 Alkane Code still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Alkane Code have?
No one has reviewed Alkane Code on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Alkane Code?
The plugins most like Alkane Code, by the tags they share, are APH Prism Syntax Highlighter (90+), AH Code Highlighter (50+) and Vaaky Highlighter (10+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 21.9K |
| Author | alkanesolutions |
| First released | Jul 13, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0.9 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
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