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Code Prettify

v1.5.2

by volca · updated 26 days ago

100% automatic code highlighting using the Prettify library. No shortcodes, no classnames, fully automatic and pure awesome.

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Rank
#6,129
Up10 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,380
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
50K
49,971 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
18 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +63.9% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~22d

Code Prettify at a glance

Code Prettify is a WordPress plugin by volca with 1K+ active installs, the #6,129 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 54 times, 64% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Version 1.5.2 came out on Oct 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 13 plugins tagged “pre”. It was first released in 2010.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

1.8K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Code Prettify Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.100200300Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateCode Prettify
Nov 2, 202680
Nov 1, 202642
Oct 31, 202643
Oct 30, 202640
Oct 29, 202670
Oct 28, 202649
Oct 27, 202666
Oct 26, 202661
Oct 25, 202656
Oct 24, 202650
Oct 23, 202650
Oct 22, 202687
Oct 21, 202671
Oct 20, 202651
Oct 19, 202656
Oct 18, 202648
Oct 17, 202655
Oct 16, 202649
Oct 15, 202665
Oct 14, 2026347
Oct 13, 2026234
Oct 12, 202654
Oct 11, 202633
Oct 10, 202632
Oct 9, 202632

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,375 · -4.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.4K1.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,375
Nov 7, 20261,372
Nov 5, 20261,383
Nov 4, 20261,385
Nov 3, 20261,382
Nov 2, 20261,375
Nov 1, 20261,370
Oct 31, 20261,366
Oct 30, 20261,375
Oct 29, 20261,368
Oct 28, 20261,381
Oct 27, 20261,446

Rank over time

#6,129 · up 26 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#6.1K#6.1K#6.2K#6.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#6,129
Nov 7, 2026#6,139
Nov 6, 2026#6,137
Nov 5, 2026#6,131
Nov 4, 2026#6,148
Nov 3, 2026#6,142
Nov 2, 2026#6,143
Nov 1, 2026#6,151
Oct 31, 2026#6,150
Oct 30, 2026#6,150
Oct 29, 2026#6,159
Oct 28, 2026#6,159
Oct 27, 2026#6,155

Growth %

Average -0.42% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.22%
Nov 7, 2026-0.40%
Nov 5, 2026-0.14%
Nov 4, 2026+0.22%
Nov 3, 2026+0.51%
Nov 2, 2026+0.36%
Nov 1, 2026+0.29%
Oct 31, 2026-0.66%
Oct 30, 2026+0.51%
Oct 29, 2026-0.94%
Oct 28, 2026-4.50%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6159 → #6131
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.595%
  • Other5.4%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★18 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.5.2
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
–
First released
Dec 3, 2010
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Code Prettify

How many websites use Code Prettify?

Code Prettify is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,129 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Code Prettify been downloaded?

49,971 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 54 times. See download stats

When was Code Prettify last updated?

Version 1.5.2 came out on Oct 13, 2026 (3 weeks ago). See every release

Is Code Prettify compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does Code Prettify have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Code Prettify. See its security record

Is Code Prettify still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Code Prettify have?

5.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Code Prettify?

The plugins most like Code Prettify, by the tags they share, are Urvanov Syntax Highlighter (3K+), Code Block Pro (10K+) and Enlighter (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

18 reviews

  • 5 stars: 18 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Code Prettify
Estimated installs≈ 1,380
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews18
Total downloads50K
Authorvolca
First releasedDec 3, 2010
Version1.5.2
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 13, 2026

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