Code Syntax Highlighter
v1.0.0by kartikaykanojia · updated 8 years ago
A simple dynamic loading syntax highlighter.Supports 172 languages, 172 shortcodes and 55 themes.
- Rank
- #68,681
- Down11,298 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,093 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Code Syntax Highlighter at a glance
Code Syntax Highlighter is a WordPress plugin by kartikaykanojia with fewer than 10 active installs, the #68,681 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 30, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 2 plugins tagged “hightlight”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Code Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3 · -40.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
Rank over time
#68,681 · down 11,274 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #68,681 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #57,383 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #71,549 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #58,802 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #56,206 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #54,112 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #58,875 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #57,407 |
Growth %
Average -4.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +10.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- 5.2
- First released
- Aug 30, 2018
- Last updated
- Aug 30, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Code Syntax Highlighter
How many websites use Code Syntax Highlighter?
Code Syntax Highlighter is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #68,681 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Code Syntax Highlighter been downloaded?
2,093 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Code Syntax Highlighter last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 30, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Code Syntax Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Code Syntax Highlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Code Syntax Highlighter still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Code Syntax Highlighter have?
No one has reviewed Code Syntax Highlighter on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Code Syntax Highlighter?
The plugins most like Code Syntax Highlighter, by the tags they share, are HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter (60K+), Enlighter (10K+) and Header Footer Code Manager (600K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | kartikaykanojia |
| First released | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 |
| Last updated | Aug 30, 2018 |
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