WordPress plugin comparison
Code Prettify vs External Files
At a glance
- Code Prettify has more active installs: 1K+, against 10+ for External Files.
- On a typical day, Code Prettify is downloaded about 54 times, External Files about 1.
- External Files has no reviews yet.
- Code Prettify was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Jun 21, 2009 for External Files.
- Code Prettify is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 2.8 for External Files.
- External Files has been around longer: since 2009, against 2010 for Code Prettify.
Line by line
Code Prettify leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Prettify |  External Files |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,136 | #47,073 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 26 |
| Rating | 5.0(18) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 2.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 17 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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