Active installs
300+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#10743
Peak #10743
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All-time downloads
50.3K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP SyntaxHighlighter currently ranks #10743 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.7.3, shipped on Feb 29, 2012 (5,275 days ago) — release #32 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
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Details
| Author | redcocker |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7.3 |
| Versions released | 32 |
| Last updated | 2012-02-29 |
| Added to directory | 2011-05-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin is code syntax highlighter based on SyntaxHighlighter ver. 3.0.83 and 2.1.382.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP SyntaxHighlighter a free plugin?
Yes — WP SyntaxHighlighter is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP SyntaxHighlighter?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is WP SyntaxHighlighter?
As of August 9, 2026, WP SyntaxHighlighter ranks #10743 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was WP SyntaxHighlighter last updated?
WP SyntaxHighlighter was last updated on February 29, 2012 (version 1.7.3). It has shipped 32 releases in total.
Who makes WP SyntaxHighlighter?
WP SyntaxHighlighter is developed by redcocker. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2011.
