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Syntax Highlight Nano

by Takashi Fujisaki · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.1.6 Tested up to WP 7.0.4 PHP 7.4+

Syntax Highlight Nano has 10+ active installs on WordPress.org and 737 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on July 30, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

Syntax Highlight Nano at a glance

Active installs
10+
Total downloads
737
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
–
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Syntax Highlight Nano well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 7.0.4, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Automatic language detection: Intelligently detects the programming language of your code
  • Customizable header: Optionally display a header above the code block with a filename or language name
  • Line numbers: Toggle line numbers on or off to improve code readability
  • Copy to clipboard button: A convenient button appears on hover, allowing users to copy the code with a single click
  • Lightweight and performant: Uses highlight.js for efficient, optimized syntax highlighting
  • WordPress best practices: Built following WordPress development standards

Details

Adds modern syntax highlighting to WordPress's standard code block using the robust highlight.js library.

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

Tags

  • code
  • code block
  • gutenberg
  • highlight.js
  • syntax highlighting

More from Takashi Fujisaki

Version
1.1.6
Last updated
Jul 30, 2026
First published
Dec 13, 2025
Requires WordPress
6.0
Tested up to
7.0.4
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Syntax Highlight Nano FAQ

What does Syntax Highlight Nano do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Syntax Highlight Nano offers Automatic language detection: Intelligently detects the programming language of your code, Customizable header: Optionally display a header above the code block with a filename or language name, Line numbers: Toggle line numbers on or off to improve code readability, Copy to clipboard button: A convenient button appears on hover, allowing users to copy the code with a single click and Lightweight and performant: Uses highlight.js for efficient, optimized syntax highlighting.

How many active installs does Syntax Highlight Nano have?

WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs for Syntax Highlight Nano as of September 7, 2026.

Is Syntax Highlight Nano still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on July 30, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

Is Syntax Highlight Nano free?

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