WordPress plugin comparison
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter vs WP Code Prettify
At a glance
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has more active installs: 3K+, against 100+ for WP Code Prettify.
- On a typical day, Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is downloaded about 72 times, WP Code Prettify about 4.
- WP Code Prettify is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.5 from 19 reviews.
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter was updated more recently: Sep 12, 2026, against Apr 27, 2019 for WP Code Prettify.
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 5.2.30 for WP Code Prettify.
- WP Code Prettify has been around longer: since 2011, against 2019 for Urvanov Syntax Highlighter.
Line by line
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Urvanov Syntax Highlighter |  WP Code Prettify |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,101 | #13,053 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.6K | 105 |
| Rating | 4.5(19) | 4.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 5.2.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 7 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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