WPBetterCodeHighlighting
v1.1by conlabltd · updated 1 month ago
WpBetterCodeHighlighting allows you to show code snippets in over 290+ languages. Its completly free and perfect for blog/tutorial sites.
- Rank
- #67,065
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 548
- 548 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WPBetterCodeHighlighting at a glance
WPBetterCodeHighlighting is a WordPress plugin by conlabltd with fewer than 10 active installs, the #67,065 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Sep 19, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 17 plugins tagged “code-snippets”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats90 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WPBetterCodeHighlighting |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4 · -50.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
Rank over time
#67,065 · down 16,240 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #67,065 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #72,556 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #70,221 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #57,995 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #49,366 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #56,794 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #50,825 |
Growth %
Average -5.61% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -60.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -28.57% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -25.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 3, 2026
- Last updated
- Sep 19, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WPBetterCodeHighlighting
How many websites use WPBetterCodeHighlighting?
WPBetterCodeHighlighting is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #67,065 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WPBetterCodeHighlighting been downloaded?
548 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was WPBetterCodeHighlighting last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Sep 19, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is WPBetterCodeHighlighting compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is WPBetterCodeHighlighting still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WPBetterCodeHighlighting have?
No one has reviewed WPBetterCodeHighlighting on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WPBetterCodeHighlighting?
The plugins most like WPBetterCodeHighlighting, by the tags they share, are WPCode (3M+), Code Block Pro (10K+) and Highlighting Code Block (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 548 |
| Author | conlabltd |
| First released | Jan 3, 2026 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 19, 2026 |
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