Wp-Syntax Hacktify
v1.0by n8v · updated 16 years ago
A plugin allowing you to change the WP-Syntax code highlighting color scheme elegantly.
- Rank
- #48,141
- Down6,419 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.5K
- 3,539 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Wp-Syntax Hacktify at a glance
Wp-Syntax Hacktify is a WordPress plugin by n8v with 10+ active installs, the #48,141 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Jun 18, 2010, more than 16 years ago. Among the 2 plugins tagged “wp-syntax”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Wp-Syntax Hacktify |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -26.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#48,141 · down 6,623 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #48,141 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,722 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #48,070 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #48,323 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #35,642 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,079 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #41,518 |
Growth %
Average -2.55% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +13.64% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0
- Tested up to
- –
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 25, 2009
- Last updated
- Jun 18, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Wp-Syntax Hacktify
How many websites use Wp-Syntax Hacktify?
Wp-Syntax Hacktify 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 #48,141 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Wp-Syntax Hacktify been downloaded?
3,539 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Wp-Syntax Hacktify last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jun 18, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Wp-Syntax Hacktify 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 Wp-Syntax Hacktify have?
No one has reviewed Wp-Syntax Hacktify on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Wp-Syntax Hacktify?
The plugins most like Wp-Syntax Hacktify, by the tags they share, are Styleguide (2K+), Awesome Color Palettes (100+) and Central Color Palette (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.5K |
| Author | n8v |
| First released | Mar 25, 2009 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 18, 2010 |
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