Prism Syntax Highlighter
v1.0by Gilbert Pellegrom · updated 14 years ago
Prism is a new lightweight, extensible syntax highlighter, built with modern web standards in mind, by
- Rank
- #27,663
- Down109 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.6K
- 3,580 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Prism Syntax Highlighter at a glance
Prism Syntax Highlighter is a WordPress plugin by Gilbert Pellegrom with 20+ active installs, the #27,663 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 3, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 13 plugins tagged “pre”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats20 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Prism Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · -4.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 24 |
Rank over time
#27,663 · down 645 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,663 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,554 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,855 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,769 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,688 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,573 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,639 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,667 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,215 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,066 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #27,045 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,018 |
Growth %
Average -0.33% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 3, 2012
- Last updated
- Aug 3, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Prism Syntax Highlighter
How many websites use Prism Syntax Highlighter?
Prism Syntax Highlighter is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,663 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Prism Syntax Highlighter been downloaded?
3,580 times in total since 2012. See download stats
When was Prism Syntax Highlighter last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 3, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Prism Syntax Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Prism Syntax Highlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Prism Syntax Highlighter still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Prism Syntax Highlighter have?
No one has reviewed Prism Syntax Highlighter on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Prism Syntax Highlighter?
The plugins most like Prism Syntax Highlighter, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Simple Code Highlighter (300+) and Google Syntax Highlighter for WordPress (100+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.6K |
| Author | Gilbert Pellegrom |
| First released | Aug 3, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 3, 2012 |
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