Prettify Code Syntax
v1.2.1by jesucarr · updated 13 years ago
Code syntax highlighter using Google Prettify, supporting the HTML5 recommendation, and caching plugins.
- Rank
- #18,570
- Down37 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 74
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.8K
- 16,795 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Prettify Code Syntax at a glance
Prettify Code Syntax is a WordPress plugin by jesucarr with 70+ active installs, the #18,570 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 8% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 1.2.1 came out on Mar 21, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 8 plugins tagged “prettify”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats177 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Prettify Code Syntax |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 74 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 76 |
Rank over time
#18,570 · down 123 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,570 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,533 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,564 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,503 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,566 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,430 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,454 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,429 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,464 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,447 |
Growth %
Average -0.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.35% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.32% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 15, 2013
- Last updated
- Mar 21, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Prettify Code Syntax
How many websites use Prettify Code Syntax?
Prettify Code Syntax is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,570 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Prettify Code Syntax been downloaded?
16,795 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Prettify Code Syntax last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Mar 21, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Prettify Code Syntax compatible with the latest WordPress?
Prettify Code Syntax’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 Prettify Code Syntax 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 Prettify Code Syntax have?
4.2 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 50% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Prettify Code Syntax?
The plugins most like Prettify Code Syntax, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Simple Code Highlighter (300+) and Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 4 reviews, 33%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 8%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 74 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 16.8K |
| Author | jesucarr |
| First released | Feb 15, 2013 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 21, 2013 |
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