# Syntax Highlighter MT

> Syntax Highlighter MT has 100+ active installs and 71 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Syntax Highlighter MT shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**This plugin works like many of the others that enable the use of the Syntax Highlighter tool. Dynamic plugin loading**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 24,877
- **Downloads (30 days):** 71 (+26.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.2.5
- **Last updated:** Aug 18, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** iamthechad (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/iamthechad/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/syntax-highlighter-mt/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | #61 | 228 |
| [Code Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code-highlight/) | #4 | 7 |
| [Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/highlight/) | #22 | 71 |
| [syntax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syntax/) | #14 | 63 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| Code Highlight | >100 | 1,976 |
| Highlight | >100 | 2,995 |
| syntax | >100 | 2,161 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 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 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Head & Footer Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/head-footer-code/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (51) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 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) | Aug 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Advance Custom HTML – Show Off Code Snippets with Live Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advance-custom-html/) | 10K+ | 2.5/5 (4) | Sep 14, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Syntax Highlighter MT safe to use in 2026?
Syntax Highlighter MT shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Syntax Highlighter MT?
Syntax Highlighter MT is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 24,877 times since it launched in October 2009. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Syntax Highlighter MT work with WordPress 7.1?
Syntax Highlighter MT is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Syntax Highlighter MT last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.5, was released on August 18, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Syntax Highlighter MT?
Syntax Highlighter MT is developed and maintained by iamthechad.

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


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