Code Syntax Highlighting Block
v1.1.3by hbgl · updated 5 months ago
A Gutenberg block for syntax-higlighted code.
- Rank
- #34,721
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 906
- 906 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Code Syntax Highlighting Block at a glance
Code Syntax Highlighting Block is a WordPress plugin by hbgl with 10+ active installs, the #34,721 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.3 came out on May 23, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 32 plugins tagged “syntax highlighting”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats82 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Code Syntax Highlighting Block |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| 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
#34,721 · down 1,320 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,721 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #33,280 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #34,695 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #32,625 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #33,295 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #33,053 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #33,401 |
Growth %
Average -1.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -6.25% |
| 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- Downloads -25%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 6.7
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Jun 11, 2025
- Last updated
- May 23, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Code Syntax Highlighting Block
How many websites use Code Syntax Highlighting Block?
Code Syntax Highlighting Block 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 #34,721 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Code Syntax Highlighting Block been downloaded?
906 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Code Syntax Highlighting Block last updated?
Version 1.1.3 came out on May 23, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is Code Syntax Highlighting Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Code Syntax Highlighting Block still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Code Syntax Highlighting Block have?
No one has reviewed Code Syntax Highlighting Block on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Code Syntax Highlighting Block?
The plugins most like Code Syntax Highlighting Block, by the tags they share, are Highlighting Code Block (10K+), Simple Code Block (200+) and WPCode (3M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 906 |
| Author | hbgl |
| First released | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Version | 1.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 6.7 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | May 23, 2026 |
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