Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter
4.8★ (65 ratings) · Current rank #1826
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter currently ranks #1826 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1735, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 53 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 2% versus the month before (53/day).
- The latest release, v4.7.0, shipped on Apr 13, 2026 (188 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1826 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1819 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1812 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1771 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 43 |
| 2026-09-30 | 66 |
| 2026-08-31 | 77 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60 |
| 2026-06-30 | 53 |
| 2026-05-31 | 47 |
| 2026-04-30 | 123 |
| 2026-03-31 | 74 |
| 2026-02-28 | 18 |
| 2026-01-31 | 29 |
| 2025-12-31 | 39 |
| 2025-11-30 | 34 |
| 2025-10-31 | 27 |
| 2025-09-30 | 51 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Andi Dittrich |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.7.0 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-13 |
| Added to directory | 2013-05-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
All-in-one Syntax Highlighting solution. Full Gutenberg and Classic Editor integration. Graphical theme customizer. Based on EnlighterJS.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter?
As of October 17, 2026, Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter ranks #1826 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1735.
When was Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter last updated?
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter was last updated on April 13, 2026 (version 4.7.0). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter?
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter is developed by Andi Dittrich. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2013.
