Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter
v0.5by Satya Prakash · updated 13 years ago
Helpful plugin for those who post HTML/Markup using Prism. It support <pre><code class="language-xxxx"> syntax.
- Rank
- #45,660
- Down7,042 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,639 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter at a glance
Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter is a WordPress plugin by Satya Prakash with 10+ active installs, the #45,660 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.5 came out on Oct 11, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 7 plugins tagged “entity”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats19 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| 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 | 0 |
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 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#45,660 · down 7,935 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,660 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #38,618 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #36,640 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #40,238 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,697 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #35,405 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #38,685 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #37,725 |
Growth %
Average -1.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.
- v0.5100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 10, 2013
- Last updated
- Oct 11, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter
How many websites use Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter?
Escape HTML For Prism 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 #45,660 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter been downloaded?
2,639 times in total since 2013. See download stats
When was Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter last updated?
Version 0.5 came out on Oct 11, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 Escape HTML For Prism 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 Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter?
The plugins most like Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter, by the tags they share, are Head & Footer Code (100K+), Preserve Code Formatting (400+) and WPCode (3M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | Satya Prakash |
| First released | Oct 10, 2013 |
| Version | 0.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 11, 2013 |
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