CodeMirror for CodeEditor
v0.5.6.1by redcocker · updated 14 years ago
Just another code syntaxhighligher for the theme and plugin editor with CodeMirror.
- Rank
- #21,882
- Up47 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 45
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.9K
- 7,861 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
CodeMirror for CodeEditor at a glance
CodeMirror for CodeEditor is a WordPress plugin by redcocker with 40+ active installs, the #21,882 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.5.6.1 came out on Mar 28, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 10 plugins tagged “Codemirror”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats51 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CodeMirror for CodeEditor |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 45 · -4.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 47 |
Rank over time
#21,882 · down 143 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,882 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,929 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,856 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,960 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,830 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,820 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,833 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,832 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,857 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,898 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,638 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,778 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,739 |
Growth %
Average -0.33% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | -2.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.25% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.5100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.5.6.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 1, 2011
- Last updated
- Mar 28, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CodeMirror for CodeEditor
How many websites use CodeMirror for CodeEditor?
CodeMirror for CodeEditor is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,882 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CodeMirror for CodeEditor been downloaded?
7,861 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was CodeMirror for CodeEditor last updated?
Version 0.5.6.1 came out on Mar 28, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is CodeMirror for CodeEditor compatible with the latest WordPress?
CodeMirror for CodeEditor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 CodeMirror for CodeEditor still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does CodeMirror for CodeEditor have?
No one has reviewed CodeMirror for CodeEditor on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to CodeMirror for CodeEditor?
The plugins most like CodeMirror for CodeEditor, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Code Click to Copy (700+) and Simple Code Highlighter (300+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 45 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 7.9K |
| Author | redcocker |
| First released | Oct 1, 2011 |
| Version | 0.5.6.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 28, 2012 |
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