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Syntax Highlighter MT

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

By iamthechad·Code·Free
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·100 active installs·Updated 10 years ago
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As of April 2026, Syntax Highlighter MT is a WordPress code plugin with 100 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 24K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.7.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +….

0/5Rating
100active installs
24K+total downloads
17 yearssince 2009

Overview

This plugin works like many of the others that enable the use of the Syntax Highlighter tool. Dynamic plugin loading
is now available as part of the Syntax Highlighter tool, making brush configuration obsolete.

Available brushes are:
applescript
actionscript3 as3
bash shell
coldfusion cf
cpp c
c# c-sharp csharp
css
delphi pascal
diff patch pas
erl erlang
groovy
hive
java
jfx javafx
js jscript javascript
objc obj-c
perl pl
php
pig
text plain
py python
ruby rails ror rb
sass scss
scala
sql
vb vbnet
xml xhtml xslt html

Changing display themes

The display theme can be changed by navigating to Settings -> Syntax Highlighter MT. The themes available are:

  • Default
  • Django
  • Eclipse
  • Emacs
  • F…
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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress2.7.1+ requiredTested up to 4.3.0
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

2.2.5

  • Verified to work with WordPress 4.1.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

iamthechadiamthechad
Plugin Info
Version
2.2.5
Last Updated
Aug 18, 2015
WP Requires
2.7.1+
Tested Up To
4.3.0
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
100
Downloads
24K+
Added
Oct 22, 2009
Business
Free

Tags

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Developer

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iamthechad
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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