Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#16007
Peak #16007
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All-time downloads
24.8K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Syntax Highlighter MT currently ranks #16007 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v2.2.5, shipped on Aug 18, 2015 (4,007 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
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Details
| Author | iamthechad |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.2.5 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2015-08-18 |
| Added to directory | 2009-10-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.7.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin works like many of the others that enable the use of the Syntax Highlighter tool. Dynamic plugin loading
Frequently asked questions
Is Syntax Highlighter MT a free plugin?
Yes — Syntax Highlighter MT is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Syntax Highlighter MT?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Syntax Highlighter MT?
As of August 7, 2026, Syntax Highlighter MT ranks #16007 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Syntax Highlighter MT last updated?
Syntax Highlighter MT was last updated on August 18, 2015 (version 2.2.5). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Syntax Highlighter MT?
Syntax Highlighter MT is developed by iamthechad. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2009.
