Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter currently ranks #695 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #694, first reached on Aug 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 41 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 46% versus the month before (28/day).
- The latest release, v2.4.4, shipped on Mar 16, 2024 (899 days ago) — release #48 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #695 |
| 2026-08-31 | #696 |
| 2026-07-31 | #702 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 50,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 39 |
| 2026-07-31 | 35 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Peter Mukhortov |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.4.4 |
| Versions released | 48 |
| Last updated | 2024-03-16 |
| Added to directory | 2012-04-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add syntax highlighting to WordPress code editors using CodeMirror.js
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter?
WordPress.org reports 50K+ active installs.
How popular is HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter?
As of September 1, 2026, HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter ranks #695 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #694.
When was HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter last updated?
HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter was last updated on March 16, 2024 (version 2.4.4). It has shipped 48 releases in total.
Who makes HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter?
HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter is developed by Peter Mukhortov. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2012.
