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Simpler Syntax Highlighter

v1.0.2

by Derick Payne · updated 8 years ago

Lightweight code snippet syntax highlighter.

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Rank
#65,469
Up6,205 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 4
Fewer than 10 reported · High
Total downloads
1.6K
1,553 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·ETA unknown

Simpler Syntax Highlighter at a glance

Simpler Syntax Highlighter is a WordPress plugin by Derick Payne with fewer than 10 active installs, the #65,469 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Jan 22, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 3 plugins tagged “bash”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

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

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

31 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simpler Syntax Highlighter Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.0123Oct 9Oct 13Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateSimpler Syntax Highlighter
Nov 4, 20262
Nov 3, 20262
Nov 2, 20263
Nov 1, 20263
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20261
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20263
Oct 25, 20260
Oct 24, 20260
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20262
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 4 · -42.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 10 days across 1 series.246Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20264
Nov 7, 20264
Nov 5, 20262
Nov 4, 20262
Nov 3, 20263
Nov 2, 20264
Nov 1, 20263
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20263
Oct 29, 20267

Rank over time

#65,469 · down 14,718 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 5 days across 1 series.#50K#60K#70KOct 29Oct 30Nov 4Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 7, 2026#65,469
Nov 6, 2026#71,674
Nov 4, 2026#70,861
Oct 30, 2026#66,392
Oct 29, 2026#50,751

Growth %

Average -5.44% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 9 days across 1 series.-50%0%50%Oct 30Oct 31Nov 2Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+50.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026-33.33%
Nov 3, 2026-25.00%
Nov 2, 2026+33.33%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-57.14%

Active installs band

Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.-101Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 7, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 6, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 5, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 4, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 3, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 2, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 1, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 31, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 30, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 29, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 28, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 27, 2026Fewer than 10

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.2
Requires WordPress
2.9.0
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
4.3
First released
Jan 22, 2018
Last updated
Jan 22, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simpler Syntax Highlighter

How many websites use Simpler Syntax Highlighter?

Simpler Syntax Highlighter is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #65,469 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simpler Syntax Highlighter been downloaded?

1,553 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was Simpler Syntax Highlighter last updated?

Version 1.0.2 came out on Jan 22, 2018 (8 years ago).

Is Simpler Syntax Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?

Simpler Syntax Highlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Simpler Syntax Highlighter still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simpler Syntax Highlighter have?

No one has reviewed Simpler Syntax Highlighter on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to Simpler Syntax Highlighter?

The plugins most like Simpler Syntax Highlighter, by the tags they share, are Urvanov Syntax Highlighter (3K+), Lite Syntax Highlighting (10+) and HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter (60K+). Compare all alternatives

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Simpler Syntax Highlighter
Estimated installs≈ 4
Reported installsFewer than 10
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads1.6K
AuthorDerick Payne
First releasedJan 22, 2018
Version1.0.2
Requires WP2.9.0
Requires PHP4.3
Last updatedJan 22, 2018

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