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SyntaxHighlighter Evolved

wordpress.orgOther creative

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 19 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 19 Sep 2026. How this is checked

SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is a free WordPress plugin for publishing source code with syntax highlighting while preserving formatting. It supports many programming languages and works with the WordPress block editor.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeWebSelf-hosted
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251stars
81forks
6features
2007since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Displaying readable, formatted source code on WordPress sites without manually changing code formatting.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners and bloggers who publish code

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

SyntaxHighlighter Evolved sits in PulseGate's Other creative category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on displaying readable, formatted source code on WordPress sites without manually changing code formatting. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a B2B product for wordPress site owners and bloggers who publish code. Basis unknown · not verified: SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is viper007bond, and it first shipped in 2007. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 251 stars. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are syntax highlighting, code formatting, and language support. The interface is available in 9 languages, including German, English, and Spanish. It is being sunset.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Syntax highlighting
  • Code formatting
  • Language support
  • Block editor support
  • Preserved indentation
  • Code embedding

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
wordpress-pluginsyntax-highlightingcode-publishingdeveloper-blogging

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 251Multi-language

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed18 Sep · 05:01 UTC
    SyntaxHighlighter Evolved seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about SyntaxHighlighter Evolved

What does SyntaxHighlighter Evolved do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: SyntaxHighlighter Evolved focuses on displaying readable, formatted source code on WordPress sites without manually changing code formatting. It is catalogued under Other creative on PulseGate.
Who is SyntaxHighlighter Evolved for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and bloggers who publish code.
Does SyntaxHighlighter Evolved have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is free to use.
What platforms does SyntaxHighlighter Evolved run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: SyntaxHighlighter Evolved runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.
Is SyntaxHighlighter Evolved still maintained?
It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What are alternatives to SyntaxHighlighter Evolved?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Easy Syntax Highlighter, SyntaxHighlighter Amplified, and HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter.Easy Syntax HighlighterSyntaxHighlighter AmplifiedHTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
Who develops SyntaxHighlighter Evolved?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is developed by viper007bond.
How long has SyntaxHighlighter Evolved been around?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved first shipped in 2007.

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