Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode
v1.0by Willy Bahuaud · updated 10 years ago
The only use of this plugin is to convert Crayon Syntax Highlighter's tags into Pastacode shortcodes.
- Rank
- #24,419
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 33
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.3K
- 3,316 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode at a glance
Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode is a WordPress plugin by Willy Bahuaud with 30+ active installs, the #24,419 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 31, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “crayon”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats80 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 33 · -5.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 35 |
Rank over time
#24,419 · down 395 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #24,419 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,185 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,146 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,136 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,998 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,036 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,003 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,107 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,933 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,048 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,066 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,024 |
Growth %
Average -0.42% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -2.94% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.86% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 31, 2016
- Last updated
- Aug 31, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode
How many websites use Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode?
Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,419 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode been downloaded?
3,316 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 31, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode have?
No one has reviewed Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode?
The plugins most like Crayon Syntax Highlighter to Pastacode, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Simple Code Highlighter (300+) and WP-Syntax Editor Integration Plugin (100+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 33 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.3K |
| Author | Willy Bahuaud |
| First released | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 31, 2016 |
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