APH Prism Syntax Highlighter vs Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
APH Prism Syntax Highlighter
3.9(7)
100 active installs
Free
Updated 3 years ago
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Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)
4.3(4)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 12 years ago
View Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 4 reviews) while APH Prism Syntax Highlighter leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. APH Prism Syntax Highlighter has accumulated 6.8K+ total downloads while Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | APH Prism Syntax Highlighter | Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9/5 | ► | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 6.8K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Age | 10 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.2 | 1.5 |
Rating
3.9/5APH Prism Syntax Highlighter
►Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)4.3/5
Total Reviews
7APH Prism Syntax Highlighter
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)4
Active Installs
100APH Prism Syntax Highlighter
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)10
Total Downloads
6.8K+APH Prism Syntax Highlighter
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)3.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AAPH Prism Syntax Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)N/A
Last Updated
3 years agoAPH Prism Syntax Highlighter
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)12 years ago
First Released
2016APH Prism Syntax Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)2012
Age
10 yearsAPH Prism Syntax Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)14 years
WP Requires
3.5+APH Prism Syntax Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)3.4.0+
PHP Requires
false+APH Prism Syntax Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)false+
Business Model
FreeAPH Prism Syntax Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)Free
Latest Version
1.5.2APH Prism Syntax Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)1.5
Rating Breakdown
APH Prism Syntax Highlighter
3.9/5(7 reviews)
5
71%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
29%
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)
4.3/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is APH Prism Syntax Highlighter or Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) more popular?
APH Prism Syntax Highlighter has 100 active installations while Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) has 10. APH Prism Syntax Highlighter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — APH Prism Syntax Highlighter or Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)?
APH Prism Syntax Highlighter has a 3.9/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) has a 4.3/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are APH Prism Syntax Highlighter and Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) free?
APH Prism Syntax Highlighter is free and Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — APH Prism Syntax Highlighter or Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
APH Prism Syntax Highlighter was last updated 3 years ago and Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) was last updated 12 years ago.
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