Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)
5★ (26 ratings) · Current rank #5325
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) currently ranks #5325 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 30 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 8% versus the month before (33/day).
- The latest release, v1.5.2, shipped on May 19, 2026 (150 days ago) — release #20 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | #5325 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5364 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5385 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5388 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 28 |
| 2026-09-30 | 34 |
| 2026-08-31 | 47 |
| 2026-07-31 | 25 |
| 2026-06-30 | 28 |
| 2026-05-31 | 21 |
| 2026-04-30 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | 9 |
| 2026-02-28 | 14 |
| 2026-01-31 | 10 |
| 2025-12-31 | 20 |
| 2025-11-30 | 21 |
| 2025-10-31 | 39 |
| 2025-09-30 | 13 |
| 2025-08-31 | 15 |
| 2025-07-31 | 13 |
| 2025-06-30 | 9 |
| 2025-05-31 | 17 |
| 2025-04-30 | 168 |
| 2025-03-31 | 7 |
| 2025-02-28 | 11 |
| 2025-01-31 | 10 |
| 2024-12-31 | 8 |
| 2024-11-30 | 7 |
| 2024-10-31 | 8 |
| 2024-09-30 | 12 |
| 2024-08-31 | 12 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Weston Ruter |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.2 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-19 |
| Added to directory | 2019-07-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Extending the Code block with syntax highlighting rendered on the server, thus being AMP-compatible and having faster frontend performance.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?
As of October 15, 2026, Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) ranks #5325 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) last updated?
Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) was last updated on May 19, 2026 (version 1.5.2). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?
Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) is developed by Weston Ruter. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2019.
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