SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Typescript Brush
Adds support for the TypeScript language to the SyntaxHighlighter Evolved plugin.
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SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| syntaxhighlighting | #3 |
| typescript | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Typescript B…
From the official readme · v1.6.0Description
Adds support for the TypeScript language to the SyntaxHighlighter Evolved plugin.
Installation
- Make sure the Syntaxhighlighter Evolved plugin is installed.
- Upload
plugin-name.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.0.1
- Initial Version
1.5.0
- Reworked to support Typescript 1.5
- Added hilighting for operators, separators, parens etc
- Updated licensing in files to clarify GPL as being v3, added MIT option
- Added support for custom regions (Web Essentials http://vswebessentials.com/features/typescript)
1.6.0
- Updated to support Typescript 3.0 keywords
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Best SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Ty… alternatives
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|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
Adds support for the Yaml language to the SyntaxHighlighter Evolved plugin.
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FAQ
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Typescri…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type… free?
Yes. SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type… safe to use in 2026?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type…?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type… is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,727 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.
Does SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type… work with WordPress 7.1?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type… is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type… last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.0, was released on August 5, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type…?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type… is developed and maintained by knarfalingus.
What are the best alternatives to SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type…?
The most popular alternatives to SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Type… are SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… (60+ installs).
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