WPygments
v1.1.2by capynet · updated 12 years ago
Server side syntax highlighter based on Pygments highlighter software.
- Rank
- #40,914
- Up3,455 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.6K
- 3,573 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WPygments at a glance
WPygments is a WordPress plugin by capynet with 10+ active installs, the #40,914 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.1.2 came out on Mar 27, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 13 plugins tagged “syntax highlight”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats150 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WPygments |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#40,914 · up 4,261 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #40,914 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,369 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #35,367 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #36,301 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #43,858 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #43,076 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #42,901 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,348 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #43,689 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,899 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #43,906 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,175 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 5, 2013
- Last updated
- Mar 27, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WPygments
How many websites use WPygments?
WPygments 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 #40,914 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WPygments been downloaded?
3,573 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was WPygments last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Mar 27, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is WPygments compatible with the latest WordPress?
WPygments’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 WPygments still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WPygments have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WPygments?
The plugins most like WPygments, by the tags they share, are Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) (1K+), Code Block Syntax Highlighter for Elementor (500+) and Syntax Highlight (200+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 3.6K |
| Author | capynet |
| First released | May 5, 2013 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 27, 2014 |
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