WP-SynHighlight
v2.4.3by FractalizeR · updated 10 years ago
Plugin provides syntax highlighting for about 116 programming languages via Geshi.
- Rank
- #14,229
- Down53 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 150
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 33.6K
- 33,598 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-SynHighlight at a glance
WP-SynHighlight is a WordPress plugin by FractalizeR with 100+ active installs, the #14,229 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.4.3 came out on Jan 11, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 13 plugins tagged “syntax highlight”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats75 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP-SynHighlight |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 151 · -9.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 166 |
Rank over time
#14,229 · down 126 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,229 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,176 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,157 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,136 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,124 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,115 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,093 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,096 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,107 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,108 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,060 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,060 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,065 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,103 |
Growth %
Average -0.79% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.83% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v2.4100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 30, 2008
- Last updated
- Jan 11, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-SynHighlight
How many websites use WP-SynHighlight?
WP-SynHighlight is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,229 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-SynHighlight been downloaded?
33,598 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was WP-SynHighlight last updated?
Version 2.4.3 came out on Jan 11, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is WP-SynHighlight compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP-SynHighlight’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 WP-SynHighlight still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP-SynHighlight have?
4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 60% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP-SynHighlight?
The plugins most like WP-SynHighlight, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Highlighting Code Block (10K+) and Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 60%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 9 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 150 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 33.6K |
| Author | FractalizeR |
| First released | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Version | 2.4.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 11, 2016 |
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