Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Syntax Highlight Nano currently ranks #44256 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #34022, first reached on Jul 31, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 59% versus the month before (7/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.1, shipped on Sep 17, 2026 (41 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #44256 |
| 2026-09-30 | #44329 |
| 2026-08-30 | #42907 |
| 2026-07-31 | #34022 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-30 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 37 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Takashi Fujisaki |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.1 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-17 |
| Added to directory | 2025-12-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds modern syntax highlighting to WordPress's standard code block using the robust highlight.js library.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Syntax Highlight Nano?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Syntax Highlight Nano?
As of October 28, 2026, Syntax Highlight Nano ranks #44256 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #34022.
When was Syntax Highlight Nano last updated?
Syntax Highlight Nano was last updated on September 17, 2026 (version 1.2.1). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Syntax Highlight Nano?
Syntax Highlight Nano is developed by Takashi Fujisaki. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2025.
