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Sunburst Code Prettify

v2.2.0

by Rachel Baker · updated 14 years ago

Uses Highlight.js with the Sunburst syntax theme to elegantly highlight code.

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Rank
#24,318
Down60 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 34
30+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.6K
5,612 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 40+ · ETA unknown

Sunburst Code Prettify at a glance

Sunburst Code Prettify is a WordPress plugin by Rachel Baker with 30+ active installs, the #24,318 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.2.0 came out on May 2, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. It leads the 8 plugins tagged “programming”. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

60 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Sunburst Code Prettify Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.0246Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3
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DateSunburst Code Prettify
Nov 3, 20266
Nov 2, 20265
Nov 1, 20263
Oct 31, 20262
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20261
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20267
Oct 25, 20260
Oct 24, 20264
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20267
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 34 · +3.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.3333.534Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202634
Nov 7, 202634
Nov 5, 202634
Nov 4, 202634
Nov 3, 202634
Nov 2, 202634
Nov 1, 202633
Oct 31, 202633
Oct 30, 202633
Oct 29, 202633
Oct 28, 202633
Oct 27, 202633

Rank over time

#24,318 · up 82 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#24.2K#24.4K#24.6KOct 27Oct 31Nov 2Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#24,318
Nov 7, 2026#24,258
Nov 6, 2026#24,442
Nov 5, 2026#24,295
Nov 3, 2026#24,292
Nov 2, 2026#24,226
Oct 31, 2026#24,594
Oct 30, 2026#24,458
Oct 28, 2026#24,519
Oct 27, 2026#24,400

Growth %

Average +0.25% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026+3.03%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

30+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.293031Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202630+
Nov 7, 202630+
Nov 6, 202630+
Nov 5, 202630+
Nov 4, 202630+
Nov 3, 202630+
Nov 2, 202630+
Nov 1, 202630+
Oct 31, 202630+
Oct 30, 202630+
Oct 29, 202630+
Oct 28, 202630+
Oct 27, 202630+

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v2.2100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.2.0
Requires WordPress
3.1
Tested up to
3.4.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 15, 2012
Last updated
May 2, 2012
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Sunburst Code Prettify

How many websites use Sunburst Code Prettify?

Sunburst Code Prettify is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,318 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Sunburst Code Prettify been downloaded?

5,612 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was Sunburst Code Prettify last updated?

Version 2.2.0 came out on May 2, 2012 (14 years ago).

Is Sunburst Code Prettify compatible with the latest WordPress?

Sunburst Code Prettify’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Sunburst Code Prettify still maintained?

Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Sunburst Code Prettify have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Sunburst Code Prettify?

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

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 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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Sunburst Code Prettify
Estimated installs≈ 34
Reported installs30+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads5.6K
AuthorRachel Baker
First releasedFeb 15, 2012
Version2.2.0
Requires WP3.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMay 2, 2012

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