Simple Code Block Highlighter
v1.2.2by zohebtg · updated 5 months ago
Enhances WordPress code blocks with line numbers, copy functionality, automatic syntax highlighting, and light or dark themes.
- Rank
- #51,889
- Up2,337 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 7
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 399
- 399 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Code Block Highlighter at a glance
Simple Code Block Highlighter is a WordPress plugin by zohebtg with fewer than 10 active installs, the #51,889 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.2 came out on May 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 10 plugins tagged “copy button”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats45 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Code Block Highlighter |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 7 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
Rank over time
#51,889 · up 5,950 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #51,889 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #54,226 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #60,118 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #54,942 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #49,028 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #71,970 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #64,120 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #57,839 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +250.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -42.86% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 21, 2026
- Last updated
- May 21, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Code Block Highlighter
How many websites use Simple Code Block Highlighter?
Simple Code Block Highlighter is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #51,889 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Code Block Highlighter been downloaded?
399 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Simple Code Block Highlighter last updated?
Version 1.2.2 came out on May 21, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is Simple Code Block Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Simple Code Block Highlighter still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple Code Block Highlighter have?
No one has reviewed Simple Code Block Highlighter on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Code Block Highlighter?
The plugins most like Simple Code Block Highlighter, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Simple Code Highlighter (300+) and Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress (100+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 7 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 399 |
| Author | zohebtg |
| First released | May 21, 2026 |
| Version | 1.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | May 21, 2026 |
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