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Simple Fast Highlighter

v1.0.5

by michielve · updated 9 years ago

Fast syntax highlighter written in Javascript.

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Rank
#42,194
Up3,387 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 14
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
2.6K
2,570 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

Simple Fast Highlighter at a glance

Simple Fast Highlighter is a WordPress plugin by michielve with 10+ active installs, the #42,194 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.5 came out on Apr 8, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 20 plugins tagged “sourcecode”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

37 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple Fast Highlighter Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.024Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateSimple Fast Highlighter
Nov 3, 20263
Nov 2, 20262
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20262
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20261
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20261
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20265
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 14 · +27.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1214Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202614
Nov 8, 202614
Nov 7, 202612
Nov 5, 202615
Nov 4, 202613
Nov 3, 202612
Nov 2, 202615
Nov 1, 202615
Oct 31, 202612
Oct 30, 202614
Oct 29, 202611
Oct 28, 202611

Rank over time

#42,194 · up 5,806 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#42,194
Nov 7, 2026#45,581
Nov 6, 2026#46,828
Nov 5, 2026#36,908
Nov 4, 2026#43,255
Nov 3, 2026#45,614
Nov 2, 2026#38,542
Nov 1, 2026#38,737
Oct 31, 2026#45,383
Oct 30, 2026#41,800
Oct 28, 2026#48,000

Growth %

Average +2.03% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026+16.67%
Nov 7, 2026-10.00%
Nov 5, 2026+15.38%
Nov 4, 2026+8.33%
Nov 3, 2026-20.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+25.00%
Oct 31, 2026-14.29%
Oct 30, 2026+27.27%
Oct 29, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
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

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #48000 → #36908
    • Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.5
Requires WordPress
3.0.1
Tested up to
4.7.39
Requires PHP
–
First released
Aug 31, 2013
Last updated
Apr 8, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple Fast Highlighter

How many websites use Simple Fast Highlighter?

Simple Fast 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 #42,194 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple Fast Highlighter been downloaded?

2,570 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Simple Fast Highlighter last updated?

Version 1.0.5 came out on Apr 8, 2017 (9 years ago).

Is Simple Fast Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?

Simple Fast Highlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Simple Fast Highlighter still maintained?

Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simple Fast Highlighter have?

No one has reviewed Simple Fast Highlighter on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to Simple Fast Highlighter?

The plugins most like Simple Fast Highlighter, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Simple Code Highlighter (300+) and Syntax Highlighter MT (100+). Compare all alternatives

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Simple Fast Highlighter
Estimated installs≈ 14
Reported installs10+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads2.6K
Authormichielve
First releasedAug 31, 2013
Version1.0.5
Requires WP3.0.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 8, 2017

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