# Syntax Highlight

> Syntax Highlight has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 87 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Syntax Highlight shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 9,828
- **Downloads (30 days):** 87 (+42.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 2, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** lukasz.webmaster (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lukaszwebmaster/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/syntax-highlight/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 575 |
| [html-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html-editor/) | #4 | 10 |
| [plugins editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugins-editor/) | #1 | 1 |
| [syntax highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syntax-highlight/) | #3 | 12 |
| [themes editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/themes-editor/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| html-editor | >100 | 5,479 |
| plugins editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| syntax highlight | >100 | 291 |
| themes editor | >100 | 8,238 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elementor/) | 10M+ | 4.5/5 (7,308) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor/) | 8M+ | 4.9/5 (1,248) | May 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-widgets/) | 2M+ | 4.9/5 (272) | Dec 8, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 6 | [User Role Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-role-editor/) | 700K+ | 4.5/5 (288) | Sep 25, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Sep 22, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-gutenberg/) | 500K+ | 5/5 (735) | Jul 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 9 | [Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pagelayer/) | 400K+ | 3.9/5 (103) | Sep 24, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Aug 18, 2026 | 80/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Syntax Highlight safe to use in 2026?
Syntax Highlight shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Syntax Highlight?
Syntax Highlight is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,828 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Syntax Highlight work with WordPress 7.1?
Syntax Highlight is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Syntax Highlight last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on July 2, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Syntax Highlight?
Syntax Highlight is developed and maintained by lukasz.webmaster.

### What are the best alternatives to Syntax Highlight?
The most popular alternatives to Syntax Highlight are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), Classic Editor (8M+ installs) and Classic Widgets (2M+ installs).


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