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Syntax Highlighting

v0.1

by webstartup · updated 9 years ago

HighLight Code allows you to add syntax highlighting to the snippets contained in your articles. NOTE (beta): This plugin is very felt, it is still in …

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Rank
#68,642
Down10,893 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 3
Fewer than 10 reported · High
Total downloads
1.5K
1,459 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 10+ · ETA unknown

Syntax Highlighting at a glance

Syntax Highlighting is a WordPress plugin by webstartup with fewer than 10 active installs, the #68,642 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1 came out on Apr 26, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 10 plugins tagged “highlight.js”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2017.

Chart time range

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

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

30 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Syntax Highlighting Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0123Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateSyntax Highlighting
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20263
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20261
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20261
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20261
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20261
Oct 9, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3 · +50.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.246Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20263
Nov 7, 20266
Nov 5, 20262
Nov 4, 20262
Nov 3, 20262
Nov 2, 20264
Nov 1, 20264
Oct 31, 20266
Oct 30, 20265
Oct 29, 20264
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20262

Rank over time

#68,642 · up 1,111 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 9 days across 1 series.#60K#65K#70KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#68,642
Nov 7, 2026#57,749
Nov 6, 2026#57,167
Nov 3, 2026#71,991
Nov 1, 2026#63,216
Oct 31, 2026#56,976
Oct 30, 2026#60,782
Oct 29, 2026#65,313
Oct 27, 2026#69,753

Growth %

Average +3.44% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-100%0%100%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-50.00%
Nov 7, 2026+100.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-50.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-33.33%
Oct 31, 2026+20.00%
Oct 30, 2026+25.00%
Oct 29, 2026+100.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.-101Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 7, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 6, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 5, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 4, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 3, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 2, 2026Fewer than 10
Nov 1, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 31, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 30, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 29, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 28, 2026Fewer than 10
Oct 27, 2026Fewer than 10

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
    • Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39

Rating trend

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

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.1
Requires WordPress
4.0
Tested up to
4.7.39
Requires PHP
–
First released
Apr 26, 2017
Last updated
Apr 26, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
…

Questions about Syntax Highlighting

How many websites use Syntax Highlighting?

Syntax Highlighting is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #68,642 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Syntax Highlighting been downloaded?

1,459 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Syntax Highlighting last updated?

Version 0.1 came out on Apr 26, 2017 (9 years ago).

Is Syntax Highlighting compatible with the latest WordPress?

Syntax Highlighting’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Highlighting still maintained?

Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Syntax Highlighting have?

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

What are the best alternatives to Syntax Highlighting?

The plugins most like Syntax Highlighting, by the tags they share, are Enlighter (10K+), Highlighting Code Block (10K+) and Syntax Highlighter MT (100+). 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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Syntax Highlighting
Estimated installs≈ 3
Reported installsFewer than 10
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads1.5K
Authorwebstartup
First releasedApr 26, 2017
Version0.1
Requires WP4.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 26, 2017

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