WP Code Prettify
v0.2.8by Soli · updated 7 years ago
This plugin enable syntax highlighting of code snippets in your post using Google Code Prettify.
- Rank
- #13,074
- Up58 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 168
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 21.6K
- 21,632 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Code Prettify at a glance
WP Code Prettify is a WordPress plugin by Soli with 100+ active installs, the #13,074 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 13% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.2.8 came out on Apr 27, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 8 plugins tagged “prettify”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats117 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Code Prettify |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 168 · -10.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 187 |
Rank over time
#13,074 · down 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,074 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,132 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,126 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,097 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,132 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,101 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,120 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,128 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,169 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,133 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,079 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,080 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,070 |
Growth %
Average -0.89% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.60% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -10.16% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13080 → #13097
- Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.8
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 13, 2011
- Last updated
- Apr 27, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Code Prettify
How many websites use WP Code Prettify?
WP Code Prettify is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,074 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Code Prettify been downloaded?
21,632 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was WP Code Prettify last updated?
Version 0.2.8 came out on Apr 27, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is WP Code Prettify compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Code Prettify’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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 WP Code Prettify still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Code Prettify have?
4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Code Prettify?
The plugins most like WP Code Prettify, by the tags they share, are Code Block Pro (10K+), Highlighting Code Block (10K+) and Urvanov Syntax Highlighter (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 168 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 21.6K |
| Author | Soli |
| First released | May 13, 2011 |
| Version | 0.2.8 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 27, 2019 |
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