Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved currently ranks #1374 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1357, first reached on Jul 29, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 69 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 14% versus the month before (60/day).
- The latest release, v3.7.2, shipped on Mar 3, 2025 (594 days ago) — release #31 since the plugin joined the directory in 2007.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #1374 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1369 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1368 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1359 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 | 71 |
| 2026-09-30 | 89 |
| 2026-08-31 | 61 |
| 2026-07-31 | 44 |
| 2026-06-30 | 51 |
| 2026-05-31 | 43 |
| 2026-04-30 | 59 |
| 2026-03-31 | 72 |
| 2026-02-28 | 48 |
| 2026-01-31 | 80 |
| 2025-12-31 | 48 |
| 2025-11-30 | 47 |
| 2025-10-31 | 67 |
| 2025-09-30 | 85 |
| 2025-08-31 | 58 |
| 2025-07-31 | 75 |
| 2025-06-30 | 104 |
| 2025-05-31 | 69 |
| 2025-04-30 | 248 |
| 2025-03-31 | 217 |
| 2025-02-28 | 137 |
| 2025-01-31 | 150 |
| 2024-12-31 | 141 |
| 2024-11-30 | 50 |
| 2024-10-31 | 105 |
| 2024-09-30 | 88 |
| 2024-08-31 | 52 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Alex Mills |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.7.2 |
| Versions released | 31 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-03 |
| Added to directory | 2007-09-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easily post syntax-highlighted code to your site without having to modify the code at all. As seen on WordPress.com.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use SyntaxHighlighter Evolved?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is SyntaxHighlighter Evolved?
As of October 18, 2026, SyntaxHighlighter Evolved ranks #1374 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1357.
When was SyntaxHighlighter Evolved last updated?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved was last updated on March 3, 2025 (version 3.7.2). It has shipped 31 releases in total.
Who makes SyntaxHighlighter Evolved?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is developed by Alex Mills. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2007.
