WP Prism Syntax Highlighter
v1.0.5by GuiTeK · updated 12 years ago
A lightweight and convenient plugin to integrate Prism Syntax Highlighter into WordPress.
- Rank
- #24,332
- Up63 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.2K
- 4,196 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Prism Syntax Highlighter at a glance
WP Prism Syntax Highlighter is a WordPress plugin by GuiTeK with 30+ active installs, the #24,332 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.5 came out on Sep 7, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “prismjs”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats50 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Prism Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · +3.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 33 |
Rank over time
#24,332 · up 134 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,332 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,395 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,324 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,280 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,381 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,425 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,575 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,600 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,556 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,420 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,484 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,466 |
Growth %
Average +0.25% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.51% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 29, 2014
- Last updated
- Sep 7, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Prism Syntax Highlighter
How many websites use WP Prism Syntax Highlighter?
WP Prism Syntax Highlighter is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,332 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Prism Syntax Highlighter been downloaded?
4,196 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Prism Syntax Highlighter last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Sep 7, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is WP Prism Syntax Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Prism Syntax Highlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Prism Syntax Highlighter still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Prism Syntax Highlighter have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Prism Syntax Highlighter?
The plugins most like WP Prism Syntax Highlighter, by the tags they share, are APH Prism Syntax Highlighter (90+), Syntax Highlighter Compress (70+) and Prism Syntax Highlighter (20+). 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 | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.2K |
| Author | GuiTeK |
| First released | Aug 29, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2014 |
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