WP-Syntax Effects
v1.2by xeno010 · updated 15 years ago
Adds a simple mouseover-effect for WP-Syntax. Expands the "Sourcecode"-Frame to the sourcecode length. So it's not needed to scroll, if …
- Rank
- #38,603
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3K
- 3,003 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-Syntax Effects at a glance
WP-Syntax Effects is a WordPress plugin by xeno010 with 10+ active installs, the #38,603 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 1.2 came out on Sep 18, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 2 plugins tagged “mouseover”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP-Syntax Effects |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · -12.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#38,603 · down 2,790 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #38,603 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #44,000 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #48,267 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #44,087 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #43,994 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #43,497 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #35,813 |
Growth %
Average -1.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.25% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 22, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 18, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-Syntax Effects
How many websites use WP-Syntax Effects?
WP-Syntax Effects 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 #38,603 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-Syntax Effects been downloaded?
3,003 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP-Syntax Effects last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Sep 18, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is WP-Syntax Effects compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP-Syntax Effects’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 WP-Syntax Effects still maintained?
Its last release was 15 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 Effects have?
No one has reviewed WP-Syntax Effects on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP-Syntax Effects?
The plugins most like WP-Syntax Effects, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Block Animations, Motion & Scroll Effects (6K+) and Page Loading Effects (2K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3K |
| Author | xeno010 |
| First released | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 18, 2011 |
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