SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
Adds support for the Yaml language to the SyntaxHighlighter Evolved plugin.
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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.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
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Rankings
Where SyntaxHighlighter Evolved:… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| syntaxhighlighting | #4 |
| yaml | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Adds support for the Yaml 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
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Best SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Ya… alternatives
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| 2 |
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Adds support for the TypeScript language to the SyntaxHighlighter Evolved plugin.
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FAQ
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Bru…: quick answers
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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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