Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
v2.9.2by urvanov · updated 1 month ago
Reincarnation of Crayon Syntax Highlighter. Syntax Highlighter supporting multiple languages, themes, fonts, highlighting from a URL, or post text.
- Rank
- #4,101
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,230
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 74.8K
- 74,773 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 19 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter at a glance
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is a WordPress plugin by urvanov with 3K+ active installs, the #4,101 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 72 times, 114% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 19 reviews. Version 2.9.2 came out on Sep 12, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 13 plugins tagged “code highlighter”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats2.6K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Urvanov Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 79 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 107 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 196 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 181 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 465 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 493 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 22 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,229 · -0.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,229 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,230 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,231 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,221 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,235 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,227 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,224 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,216 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,241 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,232 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,230 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,235 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,245 |
Rank over time
#4,101 · up 22 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,101 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,101 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,101 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,101 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,102 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,094 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,096 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,091 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,105 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,091 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,093 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,102 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,109 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,107 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,123 |
Growth %
Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.77% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.31% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4109 → #4102
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.967%
- v2.833%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★19 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.9.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.9
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 23, 2019
- Last updated
- Sep 12, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
How many websites use Urvanov Syntax Highlighter?
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,101 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Urvanov Syntax Highlighter been downloaded?
74,773 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 72 times. See download stats
When was Urvanov Syntax Highlighter last updated?
Version 2.9.2 came out on Sep 12, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release
Is Urvanov Syntax Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.
Does Urvanov Syntax Highlighter have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Urvanov Syntax Highlighter up to date. See its security record
Is Urvanov Syntax Highlighter still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Urvanov Syntax Highlighter have?
4.5 out of 5 from 19 reviews on WordPress.org. 84% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Urvanov Syntax Highlighter?
The plugins most like Urvanov Syntax Highlighter, by the tags they share, are Enlighter (10K+), HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter (60K+) and Code Block Pro (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
19 reviews
- 5 stars: 16 reviews, 84%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 11%
- Positive
- 89%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 11%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,230 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 19 |
| Total downloads | 74.8K |
| Author | urvanov |
| First released | Nov 23, 2019 |
| Version | 2.9.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 12, 2026 |
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