PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror
v2.0.2by maximebj · updated 6 months ago
A simple block to highlight code with 20+ languages and 50+ themes, for the WordPress editor.
- Rank
- #15,646
- Down6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 130
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,195 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror at a glance
PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror is a WordPress plugin by maximebj with 100+ active installs, the #15,646 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.0.2 came out on Apr 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 1,038 plugins tagged “block”, it ranks #330. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats143 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 130 · -4.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 128 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 136 |
Rank over time
#15,646 · down 43 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,646 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,640 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,644 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,694 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,659 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,662 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,631 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,644 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,675 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,613 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,638 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,641 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,603 |
Growth %
Average -0.38% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.78% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.54% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.78% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.77% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.41% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.org- Rank #15641 → #15694Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.068%
- v1.032%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Mar 8, 2022
- Last updated
- Apr 13, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror
How many websites use PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror?
PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror 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 #15,646 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror been downloaded?
3,195 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror last updated?
Version 2.0.2 came out on Apr 13, 2026 (6 months ago).
Is PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror compatible with the latest WordPress?
PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror still maintained?
Its last release was 6 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror?
The plugins most like PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Layout Grid Block (200K+) and Content Views (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 130 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | maximebj |
| First released | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Version | 2.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
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