Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#45061
Peak #43018
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.1K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode currently ranks #45061 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #43018, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3, shipped on Apr 28, 2016 (3,754 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Purab |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-28 |
| Added to directory | 2010-12-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.7.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Short Syntax Highlighter allows you to easily post syntax-highlighted code to your site without losing it's formatting or making any manual chang …
Frequently asked questions
Is Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode a free plugin?
Yes — Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode?
As of August 8, 2026, Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode ranks #45061 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #43018.
When was Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode last updated?
Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode was last updated on April 28, 2016 (version 1.3). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode?
Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode is developed by Purab. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2010.
