Active installs
20+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#26258
Peak #26175
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
8.5K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- SyntaxHighlighter2 currently ranks #26258 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #26175, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1.2, shipped on May 30, 2010 (5,913 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | mohanjith |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.2 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2010-05-30 |
| Added to directory | 2009-03-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Easily post source code such as PHP or HTML and display it in a styled box.
Frequently asked questions
Is SyntaxHighlighter2 a free plugin?
Yes — SyntaxHighlighter2 is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use SyntaxHighlighter2?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is SyntaxHighlighter2?
As of August 7, 2026, SyntaxHighlighter2 ranks #26258 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #26175.
When was SyntaxHighlighter2 last updated?
SyntaxHighlighter2 was last updated on May 30, 2010 (version 2.1.2). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes SyntaxHighlighter2?
SyntaxHighlighter2 is developed by mohanjith. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2009.
