Syntax Highlighter Compress
v3.0.83.3by agmorpheus · updated 15 years ago
Syntax Highlighter ComPress is a plugin for code syntax highlighting. It loads fast on the website and code can pasted easily into Wordpress.
- Rank
- #18,566
- Down35 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 74
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 24.6K
- 24,611 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Syntax Highlighter Compress at a glance
Syntax Highlighter Compress is a WordPress plugin by agmorpheus with 70+ active installs, the #18,566 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 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 3.0.83.3 came out on Nov 28, 2011, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 14 plugins tagged “SyntaxHighlighter”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats67 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Syntax Highlighter Compress |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 74 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 76 |
Rank over time
#18,566 · down 243 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,566 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,531 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,585 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,531 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,560 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,434 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,318 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,372 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,298 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,378 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,426 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,317 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,336 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,323 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
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.
- v3.0100%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.83.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 24, 2010
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Syntax Highlighter Compress
How many websites use Syntax Highlighter Compress?
Syntax Highlighter Compress is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,566 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Syntax Highlighter Compress been downloaded?
24,611 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Syntax Highlighter Compress last updated?
Version 3.0.83.3 came out on Nov 28, 2011 (14 years ago).
Is Syntax Highlighter Compress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Syntax Highlighter Compress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Highlighter Compress 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 Syntax Highlighter Compress have?
4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Syntax Highlighter Compress?
The plugins most like Syntax Highlighter Compress, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Code Prettify (1K+) and Simple Code Highlighter (300+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- 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★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 19 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 74 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 24.6K |
| Author | agmorpheus |
| First released | Apr 24, 2010 |
| Version | 3.0.83.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2011 |
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