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Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter

by Khang Minh · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.0.6 Tested up to WP 3.7.41

Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter has 60+ active installs on WordPress.org and 10,869 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on October 27, 2013, tested up to WordPress 3.7.41.

Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter at a glance

Active installs
60+
Total downloads
10,869
Downloads, last 30 days
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, not yet with the current 7.1

Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter reviews and ratings

1 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

5.0 out of 5

1 reviews

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Details

This plugin allows you to highlight code syntax in your posts. There are plenty of options to choose.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • code highlighting
  • geshi
  • highlighting
  • syntax highlighting

More from Khang Minh

Version
1.0.6
Last updated
Oct 27, 2013
First published
Apr 6, 2011
Requires WordPress
2.8
Tested up to
3.7.41
Requires PHP
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter FAQ

How many active installs does Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter have?

WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs for Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter as of September 7, 2026.

Is Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter still maintained?

The last release was on October 27, 2013, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter free?

Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.