Smart Syntax
v1.0.2by Smartpixels · updated 10 years ago
Automatic google prettify syntax highlighting for jetpack markdown fenced code blocks
- Rank
- #32,910
- Down399 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.5K
- 5,483 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Smart Syntax at a glance
Smart Syntax is a WordPress plugin by Smartpixels with 10+ active installs, the #32,910 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Sep 27, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 5 plugins tagged “Code Blocks”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats129 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Smart Syntax |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#32,910 · down 175 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #32,910 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #32,511 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #33,164 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #32,436 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #32,864 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #32,807 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #32,806 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #32,940 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #32,735 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 18, 2014
- Last updated
- Sep 27, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Smart Syntax
How many websites use Smart Syntax?
Smart Syntax 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 #32,910 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Smart Syntax been downloaded?
5,483 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Smart Syntax last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Sep 27, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Smart Syntax compatible with the latest WordPress?
Smart Syntax’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 Smart Syntax still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Smart Syntax have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Smart Syntax?
The plugins most like Smart Syntax, by the tags they share, are WP-Markdown (300+), MarkBlocks (20+) and HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 5.5K |
| Author | Smartpixels |
| First released | Jun 18, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 27, 2016 |
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