Enlighter
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter
by Andi Dittrich · WordPress.org page · Website
Enlighter has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 360,664 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 13, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Enlighter at a glance
Is Enlighter well maintained?
Enlighter reviews and ratings
65 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Details
All-in-one Syntax Highlighting solution. Full Gutenberg and Classic Editor integration. Graphical theme customizer. Based on EnlighterJS.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- classic editor
- highlighter
- highlighting
- syntax highlighter
- syntax highlighting
More from Andi Dittrich
- Version
- 4.7.0
- Last updated
- Apr 13, 2026
- First published
- May 23, 2013
- Requires WordPress
- 6.8
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Enlighter FAQ
How many active installs does Enlighter have?
WordPress.org reports 10,000+ active installs for Enlighter as of September 7, 2026.
Is Enlighter still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on April 13, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Enlighter free?
Enlighter is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.