Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
v1.5.1updated 19 years ago
This plugin makes using the Google Syntax highlighter by Alex Gorbatchev to highlight code snippets within WordPress simple.
- Rank
- #13,400
- Up10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 163
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 50K
- 49,977 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress at a glance
Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress is a WordPress plugin with 100+ active installs, the #13,400 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 1.5.1 came out on Aug 14, 2007, more than 19 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.2.2. Among the 44 plugins tagged “highlighter”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats91 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 163 · -10.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 165 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 182 |
Rank over time
#13,400 · down 75 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,400 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,410 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,377 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,372 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,396 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,388 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,339 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,345 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,334 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,320 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,296 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,326 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,319 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,325 |
Growth %
Average -0.84% 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 | -0.61% |
| 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 | -0.61% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.34% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v1.5100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.0
- Tested up to
- 2.2.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 14, 2007
- Last updated
- Aug 14, 2007
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
How many websites use Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress?
Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,400 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress been downloaded?
49,977 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress last updated?
Version 1.5.1 came out on Aug 14, 2007 (19 years ago).
Is Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.2.2, 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 Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress still maintained?
Its last release was 19 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress have?
No one has reviewed Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress?
The plugins most like Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Code Embed (10K+) and Urvanov Syntax Highlighter (3K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 163 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 50K |
| Author | |
| First released | Aug 14, 2007 |
| Version | 1.5.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 14, 2007 |
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