# SmartAss Highlighter

> SmartAss Highlighter has 10+ active installs and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SmartAss Highlighter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**SmartAss Highlighter is extremely simple and easy to use syntax highlighter for your code. Shortcode - [highlighter]**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,591
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+32.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 9, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** th3pirat3 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/th3pirat3/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smartass-highlighter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code-highlighter/) | #10 | 13 |
| [highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/highlighter/) | #30 | 39 |
| [SmartAss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smartass/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress code highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-code-highlight/) | #2 | 2 |
| [wp code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-code/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code highlighter | >100 | 185 |
| highlighter | >100 | 225 |
| SmartAss | #1 | 1 |
| wordpress code highlight | >100 | 1,937 |
| wp code | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html-editor-syntax-highlighter/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (110) | Mar 16, 2024 | 45/100 |
| 2 | [Urvanov Syntax Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/urvanov-syntax-highlighter/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (19) | Mar 14, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 3 | [AH Code Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ah-prism-syntax-highlighter/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 27, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [iG:Syntax Hiliter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/igsyntax-hiliter/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 22, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 5 | [Prism Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prism-highlight/) | 20+ | — | Feb 9, 2022 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Lite Syntax Highlighting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lite-syntax-highlighting/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Mar 24, 2019 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [CodeHighlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-highlighter/) | 10+ | — | Jun 18, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [rtSyntax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rtsyntax/) | 10+ | 3.8/5 (4) | Jun 4, 2015 | 26/100 |
| 10 | [wp-syntax-highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-syntax-highlighter/) | 10+ | — | Aug 7, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Simpler Syntax Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpler-syntax-highlighter/) | <10 | — | Jan 22, 2018 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SmartAss Highlighter safe to use in 2026?
SmartAss Highlighter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SmartAss Highlighter?
SmartAss Highlighter is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,591 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SmartAss Highlighter work with WordPress 7.1?
SmartAss Highlighter is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SmartAss Highlighter last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 9, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes SmartAss Highlighter?
SmartAss Highlighter is developed and maintained by th3pirat3.

### What are the best alternatives to SmartAss Highlighter?
The most popular alternatives to SmartAss Highlighter are HTML Editor Syntax Highligh… (60K+ installs), Urvanov Syntax Highlighter (3K+ installs) and AH Code Highlighter (60+ installs).


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