Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#45180
Peak #45044
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.2K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- wp-syntax-highlighter currently ranks #45180 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #45044, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.5.1, shipped on Aug 7, 2014 (4,383 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Darshan Sawardekar |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.5.1 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2014-08-07 |
| Added to directory | 2014-05-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Syntax Highlighter for WordPress using Highlight.js.
Frequently asked questions
Is wp-syntax-highlighter a free plugin?
Yes — wp-syntax-highlighter is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use wp-syntax-highlighter?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is wp-syntax-highlighter?
As of August 7, 2026, wp-syntax-highlighter ranks #45180 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #45044.
When was wp-syntax-highlighter last updated?
wp-syntax-highlighter was last updated on August 7, 2014 (version 0.5.1). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes wp-syntax-highlighter?
wp-syntax-highlighter is developed by Darshan Sawardekar. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2014.
