Is Smart Syntax free?

Yes, Smart Syntax is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Smart Syntax?

Smart Syntax has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Smart Syntax alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Smart Syntax include Markup Markdown, Import Markdown – Versatile Markdown…, Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode). You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Smart Syntax work with the latest WordPress?

Smart Syntax has been tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. It requires WordPress 3.8+ and PHP false+.

Smart Syntax — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: Smart Syntax
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: Smartpixels

As of April 2026, Smart Syntax is a WordPress markdown plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 4.6K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Markup Markdown.

5/53 reviews

10active installs

4.6K+total downloads

12 yearssince 2014

Overview

Smart Syntax plugin automatically adds Google prettify syntax highlighting to the fenced code blocks in both content and comments.

It’s made with Jetpack markdown in mind, which brings the power of markdown extra to WordPress and gives you an easy to use markdown syntax for fenced code blocks.

For more information on usage and features, check out smartpixels.

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