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WP SyntaxHighlighter

v1.7.3

by redcocker · updated 14 years ago

This plugin is code syntax highlighter based on SyntaxHighlighter ver. 3.0.83 and 2.1.382.

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Rank
#10,856
Up5 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 325
300+ reported · High
Total downloads
50.6K
50,607 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +16.7% (30d)·Toward 400+ · ETA ~42d

WP SyntaxHighlighter at a glance

WP SyntaxHighlighter is a WordPress plugin by redcocker with 300+ active installs, the #10,856 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.7.3 came out on Feb 29, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. It leads the 14 plugins tagged “SyntaxHighlighter”. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

102 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP SyntaxHighlighter Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.510Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateWP SyntaxHighlighter
Nov 2, 20267
Nov 1, 202611
Oct 31, 20268
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20266
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20269
Oct 25, 20265
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20262
Oct 21, 20263
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20266
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20265
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20266
Oct 9, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 325 · -2.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.325330Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026325
Nov 7, 2026325
Nov 5, 2026326
Nov 4, 2026327
Nov 3, 2026327
Nov 2, 2026327
Nov 1, 2026327
Oct 31, 2026328
Oct 30, 2026329
Oct 29, 2026328
Oct 28, 2026328
Oct 27, 2026334

Rank over time

#10,856 · down 33 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#10.8K#10.9KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#10,856
Nov 7, 2026#10,861
Nov 6, 2026#10,848
Nov 5, 2026#10,828
Nov 4, 2026#10,831
Nov 3, 2026#10,833
Nov 2, 2026#10,811
Nov 1, 2026#10,814
Oct 31, 2026#10,800
Oct 30, 2026#10,788
Oct 29, 2026#10,816
Oct 28, 2026#10,825
Oct 27, 2026#10,823

Growth %

Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.15%
Nov 5, 2026-0.31%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-0.30%
Oct 31, 2026-0.30%
Oct 30, 2026+0.30%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-1.80%

Active installs band

300+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.290300310Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026300+
Nov 7, 2026300+
Nov 6, 2026300+
Nov 5, 2026300+
Nov 4, 2026300+
Nov 3, 2026300+
Nov 2, 2026300+
Nov 1, 2026300+
Oct 31, 2026300+
Oct 30, 2026300+
Oct 29, 2026300+
Oct 28, 2026300+
Oct 27, 2026300+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.7100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.7.3
Requires WordPress
2.8
Tested up to
3.3.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 2, 2011
Last updated
Feb 29, 2012
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP SyntaxHighlighter

How many websites use WP SyntaxHighlighter?

WP SyntaxHighlighter is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,856 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP SyntaxHighlighter been downloaded?

50,607 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was WP SyntaxHighlighter last updated?

Version 1.7.3 came out on Feb 29, 2012 (14 years ago).

Is WP SyntaxHighlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP SyntaxHighlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 SyntaxHighlighter still maintained?

Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP SyntaxHighlighter have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to WP SyntaxHighlighter?

The plugins most like WP SyntaxHighlighter, by the tags they share, are Auto SyntaxHighlighter (100+), Syntax Highlighter MT (100+) and SyntaxHighlighter TinyMCE Button (100+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 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★

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WP SyntaxHighlighter
Estimated installs≈ 325
Reported installs300+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads50.6K
Authorredcocker
First releasedMay 2, 2011
Version1.7.3
Requires WP2.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedFeb 29, 2012

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