# SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush

> SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml B… has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 170 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Adds support for the Yaml language to the SyntaxHighlighter Evolved plugin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 5,049
- **Downloads (30 days):** 170 (+11.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 14, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** tedivm (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tedivm/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/syntaxhighlighter-evolved-yaml-brush/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [syntaxhighlighting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syntaxhighlighting/) | #1 | 2 |
| [yaml](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/yaml/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| syntaxhighlighting | #4 | 4 |
| yaml | >100 | 149 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Typescript Brush](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/syntax-highlighter-evolved-typescript/) | 30+ | — | Aug 5, 2018 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml… free?
Yes. SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml… safe to use in 2026?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml…?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml… is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,049 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 170 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml… work with WordPress 7.1?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml… is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on October 14, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml…?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml… is developed and maintained by tedivm.

### What are the best alternatives to SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml…?
The most popular alternatives to SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml… are SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… (30+ installs).


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