Key Shortcut Formatter
v0.1by Jonas Grønås Drange · updated 14 years ago
Key Shortcut Formatter enhances the presentation of keyboard shortcuts with simple CSS and JavaScript
- Rank
- #42,608
- Up316 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,088 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Key Shortcut Formatter at a glance
Key Shortcut Formatter is a WordPress plugin by Jonas Grønås Drange with 10+ active installs, the #42,608 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1 came out on Jul 2, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 76 plugins tagged “Highlight”, it ranks #45. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Key Shortcut Formatter |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -13.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#42,608 · down 3,833 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #42,608 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,924 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,592 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,492 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #41,978 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #38,406 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #36,331 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #38,775 |
Growth %
Average -1.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 2, 2012
- Last updated
- Jul 2, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Key Shortcut Formatter
How many websites use Key Shortcut Formatter?
Key Shortcut Formatter 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 #42,608 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Key Shortcut Formatter been downloaded?
2,088 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Key Shortcut Formatter last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Jul 2, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Key Shortcut Formatter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Key Shortcut Formatter’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 Key Shortcut Formatter 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 Key Shortcut Formatter have?
No one has reviewed Key Shortcut Formatter on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Key Shortcut Formatter?
The plugins most like Key Shortcut Formatter, by the tags they share, are Preserve Code Formatting (400+) and TinyMCE Code Formatting (70+).
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | Jonas Grønås Drange |
| First released | Jul 2, 2012 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 2, 2012 |
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