Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter
v1.0by TrueFalse · updated 14 years ago
Highlighting the code in the post with JavaScript library «google-code-prettify».
- Rank
- #45,460
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,718 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter at a glance
Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter is a WordPress plugin by TrueFalse with 10+ active installs, the #45,460 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Dec 17, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 44 plugins tagged “highlighter”, it ranks #32. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -13.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#45,460 · down 5,242 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,460 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,425 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #44,054 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #36,986 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,631 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #40,307 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #37,800 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #43,230 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #37,685 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,399 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #40,218 |
Growth %
Average -1.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -20.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 17, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 17, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter
How many websites use Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter?
Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #45,460 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter been downloaded?
2,718 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Dec 17, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter?
The plugins most like Code Prettify Syntax Highlighter, by the tags they share, are Code Embed (10K+), WP Super Minify • Minify, Compress and Cache HTML, CSS & JavaScript (8K+) and Add Code To Head (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | TrueFalse |
| First released | Dec 17, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 17, 2012 |
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