Description
At a glance
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved v3.7.2 is a free WordPress plugin with 20K+ active installs, 4.3/5 rating from 86 reviews, updated March 3, 2025, requires WordPress 5.7+ & PHP 7.0+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Now with support for the new block editor in WordPress 5.0!
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved allows you to easily post syntax-highlighted code to your site without losing its formatting or making any manual changes. It uses the SyntaxHighlighter JavaScript package by Alex Gorbatchev.
For a live demo, see this plugin’s homepage.
For a list of supported languages (most widely used languages are supported), see the WordPress.com support document.
Development of this plugin is on GitHub.
Translation of the plugin into different languages is on the translation page.
Frequently asked questions
What is SyntaxHighlighter Evolved?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 3.7.2. It is active on over 20K websites.
Is SyntaxHighlighter Evolved free to download?
Yes — SyntaxHighlighter Evolved 3.7.2 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.3 out of 5 based on 86 reviews.
How do I install SyntaxHighlighter Evolved 3.7.2?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for SyntaxHighlighter Evolved?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved 3.7.2 requires WordPress 5.7 or higher and PHP 7.0 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was SyntaxHighlighter Evolved last updated?
Version 3.7.2 was last updated on March 3, 2025. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the SyntaxHighlighter Evolved download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 3.7.2
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 3.7.2 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | March 3, 2025 |
| Active installs | 20,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.3/5 (86 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.7 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 or higher |
| Author | Alex Mills |
| Tags | code, php, source, sourcecode, syntax-highlighting |
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