rtSyntax
v1.0.5by rtCamp · updated 11 years ago
A no-fuss, lightweight, fast and optimised syntax highlighter for WordPress
- Rank
- #45,944
- Down6,956 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,919 all-time
- Rating
- 3.8/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
rtSyntax at a glance
rtSyntax is a WordPress plugin by rtCamp with 10+ active installs, the #45,944 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.5 came out on Jun 4, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 13 plugins tagged “code highlighter”, it ranks #10. 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 stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | rtSyntax |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#45,944 · up 541 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #45,944 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #38,988 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,924 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #40,356 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,784 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,407 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #44,509 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #44,551 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #37,614 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,980 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,387 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #36,519 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,485 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.54% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +25.00% |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.8★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 15, 2012
- Last updated
- Jun 4, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about rtSyntax
How many websites use rtSyntax?
rtSyntax 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 #45,944 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has rtSyntax been downloaded?
2,919 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was rtSyntax last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Jun 4, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is rtSyntax compatible with the latest WordPress?
rtSyntax’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 rtSyntax still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does rtSyntax have?
3.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to rtSyntax?
The plugins most like rtSyntax, by the tags they share, are Urvanov Syntax Highlighter (3K+), Enlighter (10K+) and APH Prism Syntax Highlighter (90+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.8
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 3.8 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | rtCamp |
| First released | Dec 15, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 4, 2015 |
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All-in-one Syntax Highlighting solution. Full Gutenberg and Classic Editor integration. Graphical theme customizer. Based on EnlighterJS.
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