WP-Syntax Download Extension
v1.1.3by Akinori MUSHA · updated 2 years ago
This plug-in makes WP-Syntax highlighted code snippets downloadable from nice captions.
- Rank
- #36,128
- Up10,528 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.3K
- 9,344 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-Syntax Download Extension at a glance
WP-Syntax Download Extension is a WordPress plugin by Akinori MUSHA with 10+ active installs, the #36,128 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.3 came out on Apr 13, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 32 plugins tagged “syntax highlighting”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP-Syntax Download Extension |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#36,128 · up 10,774 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #36,128 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,656 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #36,293 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,591 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,472 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #42,195 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,646 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #38,829 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,626 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #37,432 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,860 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,902 |
Growth %
Average +1.73% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 28, 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
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.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 19, 2010
- Last updated
- Apr 13, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-Syntax Download Extension
How many websites use WP-Syntax Download Extension?
WP-Syntax Download Extension 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 #36,128 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-Syntax Download Extension been downloaded?
9,344 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP-Syntax Download Extension last updated?
Version 1.1.3 came out on Apr 13, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is WP-Syntax Download Extension compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP-Syntax Download Extension’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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-Syntax Download Extension still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP-Syntax Download Extension have?
No one has reviewed WP-Syntax Download Extension on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP-Syntax Download Extension?
The plugins most like WP-Syntax Download Extension, by the tags they share, are Highlighting Code Block (10K+), Code Block Pro (10K+) and Code Prettify (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 9.3K |
| Author | Akinori MUSHA |
| First released | Mar 19, 2010 |
| Version | 1.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 13, 2024 |
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