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Markdown Highlighter

v0.1

by sohelamin · updated 10 years ago

A plugin to parse the markdown content from post then highlight it as syntax highlight.

markdownmarkdown highlightersyntax highlighter
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Rank
#32,610
Up99 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 16
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.3K
5,308 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

Markdown Highlighter at a glance

Markdown Highlighter is a WordPress plugin by sohelamin with 10+ active installs, the #32,610 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 0.1 came out on May 28, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 29 plugins tagged “syntax highlighter”, it ranks #15. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

122 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Markdown Highlighter Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.468Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateMarkdown Highlighter
Nov 2, 20264
Nov 1, 20266
Oct 31, 20264
Oct 30, 20264
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20264
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20267
Oct 24, 20264
Oct 23, 20265
Oct 22, 20264
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20263
Oct 19, 20268
Oct 18, 20266
Oct 17, 20266
Oct 16, 20264
Oct 15, 20265
Oct 14, 20265
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 12, 20264
Oct 11, 20265
Oct 10, 20266
Oct 9, 20266

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.151617Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202616
Nov 7, 202616
Nov 5, 202616
Nov 4, 202616
Nov 3, 202616
Nov 2, 202616
Nov 1, 202616
Oct 31, 202616
Oct 30, 202616
Oct 29, 202616
Oct 28, 202616
Oct 27, 202616

Rank over time

#32,610 · down 195 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#32.4K#32.6K#32.8K#33KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#32,610
Nov 7, 2026#32,709
Nov 6, 2026#32,522
Nov 5, 2026#33,081
Nov 4, 2026#33,050
Nov 1, 2026#33,095
Oct 31, 2026#33,071
Oct 30, 2026#32,646
Oct 29, 2026#33,051
Oct 27, 2026#32,415

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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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
3.8
Tested up to
4.5.33
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 28, 2016
Last updated
May 28, 2016
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Markdown Highlighter

How many websites use Markdown Highlighter?

Markdown Highlighter 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 #32,610 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Markdown Highlighter been downloaded?

5,308 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was Markdown Highlighter last updated?

Version 0.1 came out on May 28, 2016 (10 years ago).

Is Markdown Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?

Markdown Highlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Markdown Highlighter 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 Markdown Highlighter have?

No one has reviewed Markdown Highlighter on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to Markdown Highlighter?

The plugins most like Markdown Highlighter, by the tags they share, are WP-Markdown (300+), Smart Syntax (10+) and HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter (60K+). Compare all alternatives

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Markdown Highlighter
Estimated installs≈ 16
Reported installs10+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads5.3K
Authorsohelamin
First releasedMay 28, 2016
Version0.1
Requires WP3.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMay 28, 2016

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