# WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar

> WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar has 10+ active installs and 36 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**WP Markdown Syntax Sugar is a simple plugin that works in conjunction with Markdown code blocks and highlight.js to properly format code.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,157
- **Downloads (30 days):** 36 (-2.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 3, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dwhitevisoft (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dwhitevisoft/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-markdown-syntax-sugar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | >100 | 228 |
| [highlight.js](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/highlight-js/) | #8 | 10 |
| [markdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/markdown/) | #75 | 157 |
| [pre](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pre/) | #10 | 12 |
| [syntax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syntax/) | #39 | 63 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| highlight.js | #45 | 45 |
| markdown | >100 | 1,400 |
| pre | >100 | 5,763 |
| syntax | >100 | 2,212 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 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 (1,907) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Oct 12, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Head & Footer Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/head-footer-code/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (51) | Aug 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 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 | 77/100 |
| 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) | Oct 2, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [Advance Custom HTML – Show Off Code Snippets with Live Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advance-custom-html/) | 10K+ | 2.5/5 (4) | Oct 1, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar free?
Yes. WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar safe to use in 2026?
WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar?
WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,157 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.1, was released on January 3, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar?
WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar is developed and maintained by dwhitevisoft.

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


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