Active installs
20K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1361
Peak #1361
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All-time downloads
1.1M
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved currently ranks #1361 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v3.7.2, shipped on Mar 3, 2025 (522 days ago) — release #31 since the plugin joined the directory in 2007.
Ranking history
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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 | 2026-08-06 |
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
Is SyntaxHighlighter Evolved a free plugin?
Yes — SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use SyntaxHighlighter Evolved?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is SyntaxHighlighter Evolved?
As of August 6, 2026, SyntaxHighlighter Evolved ranks #1361 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
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.
