Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter
v0.3by s a · updated 16 years ago
Free syntax highlighter written in Java Script as Wordpress Plugin.
- Rank
- #48,337
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.2K
- 4,171 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter at a glance
Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter is a WordPress plugin by s a with 10+ active installs, the #48,337 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.3 came out on Apr 4, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.7.1. Among the 44 plugins tagged “highlighter”, it ranks #34. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#48,337 · down 5,614 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #48,337 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,112 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #44,843 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,636 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #47,310 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #43,892 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,434 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #40,351 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,730 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,723 |
Growth %
Average -1.51% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 2.7.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 15, 2009
- Last updated
- Apr 4, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter
How many websites use Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter?
Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #48,337 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter been downloaded?
4,171 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter last updated?
Version 0.3 came out on Apr 4, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, 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 Dojox WordPress 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 Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter have?
No one has reviewed Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter?
The plugins most like Dojox WordPress Syntax Highlighter, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Simple Code Highlighter (300+) and Syntax Highlighter MT (100+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.2K |
| Author | s a |
| First released | Feb 15, 2009 |
| Version | 0.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 4, 2010 |
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