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Code Syntax Highlighter

v1.0.0

by 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
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·ETA unknown

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.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

35 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Code Syntax Highlighter Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.024Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateCode Syntax Highlighter
Nov 2, 20262
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20262
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20260
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20263
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20261
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3 · -40.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.3456Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20263
Nov 7, 20266
Nov 5, 20265
Nov 4, 20265
Nov 3, 20265
Nov 2, 20266
Nov 1, 20266
Oct 31, 20266
Oct 30, 20266
Oct 29, 20265
Oct 28, 20265
Oct 27, 20265

Rank over time

#68,681 · down 11,274 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 8 days across 1 series.#60K#70KOct 27Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily 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

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-50%0%50%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-50.00%
Nov 7, 2026+10.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-16.67%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+20.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.-101Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 7, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 6, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 5, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 4, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 3, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 2, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 1, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 31, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 30, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 29, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 28, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 27, 2026Fewer 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
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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?

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Code Syntax Highlighter
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Metric
Estimated installs≈ 3
Reported installsFewer than 10
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads2.1K
Authorkartikaykanojia
First releasedAug 30, 2018
Version1.0.0
Requires WP3.9
Requires PHP5.2
Last updatedAug 30, 2018

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