Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Highlighting Code Block currently ranks #1710 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1700, first reached on Sep 9, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 54 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 4% versus the month before (52/day).
- The latest release, v2.2.1, shipped on Jul 1, 2026 (107 days ago) — release #41 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1710 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1703 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1707 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1707 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 50 |
| 2026-09-30 | 47 |
| 2026-08-31 | 67 |
| 2026-07-31 | 87 |
| 2026-06-30 | 60 |
| 2026-05-31 | 92 |
| 2026-04-30 | 87 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,166 |
| 2026-02-28 | 8 |
| 2026-01-31 | 17 |
| 2025-12-31 | 18 |
| 2025-11-30 | 13 |
| 2025-10-31 | 17 |
| 2025-09-30 | 16 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | LOOS |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.2.1 |
| Versions released | 41 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-01 |
| Added to directory | 2018-12-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add code block with syntax highlighting using prism.js. (Available for Gutenberg and Classic Editor)
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Highlighting Code Block?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Highlighting Code Block?
As of October 16, 2026, Highlighting Code Block ranks #1710 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1700.
When was Highlighting Code Block last updated?
Highlighting Code Block was last updated on July 1, 2026 (version 2.2.1). It has shipped 41 releases in total.
Who makes Highlighting Code Block?
Highlighting Code Block is developed by LOOS. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2018.
