diff --git a/templates/zshrc.zsh-template b/templates/zshrc.zsh-template
index 763288dfd..328127297 100644
--- a/templates/zshrc.zsh-template
+++ b/templates/zshrc.zsh-template
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ ZSH_THEME="robbyrussell"
 # Custom plugins may be added to ~/.oh-my-zsh/custom/plugins/
 # Example format: plugins=(rails git textmate ruby lighthouse)
 # Add wisely, as too many plugins slow down shell startup.
-plugins=(git)
+plugins=(git zsh-syntax-highlighting)
 
 # User configuration