The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter
v1.2.9updated 17 years ago
A very simple and easy to use plugin for syntax highlighting code using a short-tag
- Rank
- –
- No change yet
- Active installs
- Fewer than 10
- As WordPress.org reports it
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,535 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter at a glance
The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter is a WordPress plugin with fewer than 10 active installs. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.9 came out on Nov 30, 2009, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.6. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
Rank over time
Growth %
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
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Change log
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Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.9
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.0
- Tested up to
- 2.8.6
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 30, 2009
- Last updated
- Nov 30, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter
How many websites use The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter?
The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it.
How many times has The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter been downloaded?
2,535 times in total since 2009.
When was The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter last updated?
Version 1.2.9 came out on Nov 30, 2009 (16 years ago).
Is The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?
The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.6, 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 The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter have?
No one has reviewed The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter?
The plugins most like The Ultimate Syntax Highlighter, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Code Embed (10K+) and Code Click to Copy (700+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | |
| First released | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Version | 1.2.9 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 30, 2009 |
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