Syntax Highlighter++
v2.5.0by leo108 · updated 12 years ago
You can add code with syntax highlighter easily when you are editing an article. 方便的代码高亮插件。
- Rank
- #19,307
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 65
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.5K
- 13,546 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Syntax Highlighter++ at a glance
Syntax Highlighter++ is a WordPress plugin by leo108 with 60+ active installs, the #19,307 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.5.0 came out on Apr 27, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.8.0. Among the 13 plugins tagged “syntax highlight”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats60 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Syntax Highlighter++ |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 65 · -3.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 67 |
Rank over time
#19,307 · down 90 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #19,307 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,298 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,269 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,288 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,266 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,261 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,297 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,259 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,261 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,206 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,139 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,191 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,217 |
Growth %
Average -0.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -1.51% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.51% |
| 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% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.49% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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.
- v2.5100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.5.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0
- Tested up to
- 3.8.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 7, 2011
- Last updated
- Apr 27, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Syntax Highlighter++
How many websites use Syntax Highlighter++?
Syntax Highlighter++ is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,307 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Syntax Highlighter++ been downloaded?
13,546 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Syntax Highlighter++ last updated?
Version 2.5.0 came out on Apr 27, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Syntax Highlighter++ compatible with the latest WordPress?
Syntax Highlighter++’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.8.0, 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++ 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 Highlighter++ have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Syntax Highlighter++?
The plugins most like Syntax Highlighter++, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Urvanov Syntax Highlighter (3K+) and WPCode (3M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 65 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 13.5K |
| Author | leo108 |
| First released | Apr 7, 2011 |
| Version | 2.5.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 27, 2014 |
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