# Simple Fast Highlighter

> Simple Fast Highlighter has 10+ active installs and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Fast Highlighter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**There are other good syntax highlighter plugins, but I wanted something simple and fast and be able to add the highlight classes with a select box in the TinyMCE editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,515
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+10.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Apr 8, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** michielve (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/michielve/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-fast-highlighter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | >100 | 229 |
| [Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/highlight/) | #51 | 71 |
| [highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/highlighter/) | #27 | 39 |
| [sourcecode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sourcecode/) | #13 | 18 |
| [syntax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syntax/) | #48 | 63 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| Highlight | >100 | 3,024 |
| highlighter | >100 | 224 |
| sourcecode | #23 | 47 |
| syntax | >100 | 2,159 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers + Custom Code Snippets – WordPress Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-headers-and-footers/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (1,898) | Aug 27, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Head & Footer Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/head-footer-code/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (51) | Aug 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcoder/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (227) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [Scripts n Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripts-n-styles/) | 30K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Jun 6, 2023 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [SyntaxHighlighter Evolved](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/syntaxhighlighter/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (86) | Mar 3, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [WP Coder – Insert & Manage Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-coder/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (32) | Oct 2, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [Advance Custom HTML – Show Off Code Snippets with Live Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advance-custom-html/) | 10K+ | 2.5/5 (4) | Oct 1, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Fast Highlighter free?
Yes. Simple Fast Highlighter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Fast Highlighter safe to use in 2026?
Simple Fast Highlighter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Fast Highlighter?
Simple Fast Highlighter is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,515 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Fast Highlighter work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Fast Highlighter is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Fast Highlighter last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on April 8, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Fast Highlighter?
Simple Fast Highlighter is developed and maintained by michielve.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Fast Highlighter?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Fast Highlighter are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Head & Footer Code (100K+ installs).


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