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Syntax Highlight

v1.0.2

by lukasz.webmaster · updated 12 years ago

Syntax Highlighting in WordPress Plugins and Themes Editor.

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Rank
#12,319
Down11 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 233
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
10K
9,971 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
6 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA ~18d

Syntax Highlight at a glance

Syntax Highlight is a WordPress plugin by lukasz.webmaster with 200+ active installs, the #12,319 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Jul 2, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 13 plugins tagged “syntax highlight”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

80 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Syntax Highlight Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.05Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateSyntax Highlight
Nov 2, 20269
Nov 1, 20268
Oct 31, 20266
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20265
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 233 · -0.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.232234Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026233
Nov 8, 2026233
Nov 7, 2026233
Nov 5, 2026231
Nov 4, 2026232
Nov 3, 2026232
Nov 2, 2026231
Nov 1, 2026232
Oct 31, 2026233
Oct 30, 2026234
Oct 29, 2026234
Oct 28, 2026234
Oct 27, 2026235

Rank over time

#12,319 · down 42 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#12.3K#12.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#12,319
Nov 8, 2026#12,308
Nov 7, 2026#12,316
Nov 6, 2026#12,368
Nov 5, 2026#12,353
Nov 4, 2026#12,338
Nov 3, 2026#12,331
Nov 2, 2026#12,359
Nov 1, 2026#12,335
Oct 31, 2026#12,300
Oct 30, 2026#12,271
Oct 29, 2026#12,272
Oct 28, 2026#12,284
Oct 27, 2026#12,277

Growth %

Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+0.43%
Nov 5, 2026-0.43%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+0.43%
Nov 2, 2026-0.43%
Nov 1, 2026-0.43%
Oct 31, 2026-0.43%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-0.43%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026200+
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.2
Requires WordPress
3.9.1
Tested up to
3.9.40
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jun 4, 2014
Last updated
Jul 2, 2014
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Syntax Highlight

How many websites use Syntax Highlight?

Syntax Highlight is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,319 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Syntax Highlight been downloaded?

9,971 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was Syntax Highlight last updated?

Version 1.0.2 came out on Jul 2, 2014 (12 years ago).

Is Syntax Highlight compatible with the latest WordPress?

Syntax Highlight’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Syntax Highlight still maintained?

Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Syntax Highlight have?

5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Syntax Highlight?

The plugins most like Syntax Highlight, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and User Role Editor (700K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

6 reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 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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Syntax Highlight
Estimated installs≈ 233
Reported installs200+
Rating5.0
Reviews6
Total downloads10K
Authorlukasz.webmaster
First releasedJun 4, 2014
Version1.0.2
Requires WP3.9.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJul 2, 2014

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