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Syntax Highlighter MT

v2.2.5

by iamthechad · updated 11 years ago

This plugin works like many of the others that enable the use of the Syntax Highlighter tool. Dynamic plugin loading

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Rank
#16,341
Up6 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 119
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
25K
24,999 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~41d

Syntax Highlighter MT at a glance

Syntax Highlighter MT is a WordPress plugin by iamthechad with 100+ active installs, the #16,341 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.2.5 came out on Aug 18, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.0. Among the 7 plugins tagged “Code Highlight”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2009.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

72 downloads · the last 30 days

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

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 119 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.118118.5119Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026119
Nov 8, 2026119
Nov 7, 2026119
Nov 5, 2026119
Nov 4, 2026118
Nov 3, 2026118
Nov 2, 2026118
Nov 1, 2026119
Oct 31, 2026118
Oct 30, 2026118
Oct 29, 2026119
Oct 28, 2026119
Oct 27, 2026119

Rank over time

#16,341 · down 15 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#16.3K#16.3K#16.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#16,341
Nov 8, 2026#16,347
Nov 7, 2026#16,336
Nov 6, 2026#16,318
Nov 5, 2026#16,343
Nov 4, 2026#16,375
Nov 3, 2026#16,366
Nov 2, 2026#16,370
Nov 1, 2026#16,352
Oct 31, 2026#16,369
Oct 30, 2026#16,375
Oct 29, 2026#16,353
Oct 28, 2026#16,363
Oct 27, 2026#16,326

Growth %

Average 0.00% 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, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+0.85%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-0.84%
Nov 1, 2026+0.85%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-0.84%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026100+
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

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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%

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.2.5
Requires WordPress
2.7.1
Tested up to
4.3.0
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 22, 2009
Last updated
Aug 18, 2015
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Syntax Highlighter MT

How many websites use Syntax Highlighter MT?

Syntax Highlighter MT is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,341 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Syntax Highlighter MT been downloaded?

24,999 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was Syntax Highlighter MT last updated?

Version 2.2.5 came out on Aug 18, 2015 (11 years ago).

Is Syntax Highlighter MT compatible with the latest WordPress?

Syntax Highlighter MT’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.0, 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 MT still maintained?

Its last release was 11 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 MT have?

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

What are the best alternatives to Syntax Highlighter MT?

The plugins most like Syntax Highlighter MT, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Highlighting Code Block (10K+) and Simple Code Highlighter (300+). Compare all alternatives

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Syntax Highlighter MT
Estimated installs≈ 119
Reported installs100+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads25K
Authoriamthechad
First releasedOct 22, 2009
Version2.2.5
Requires WP2.7.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 18, 2015

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