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Highlighting Code Block vs Prismatic (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Highlighting Code Block

Highlighting Code Block

4.5(19)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 days ago
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Prismatic

Prismatic

4.8(45)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Prismatic has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 45 reviews) while Highlighting Code Block leads in active installations (10K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Highlighting Code Block has accumulated 170K+ total downloads while Prismatic has 119K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Highlighting Code Block
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Prismatic4.8/5
Total Reviews
19Highlighting Code Block
►
Prismatic45
Active Installs
10K+Highlighting Code Block
◄
Prismatic2.0K+
Total Downloads
170K+Highlighting Code Block
◄
Prismatic119K+
Support Resolution
N/AHighlighting Code Block
Prismatic100%
Last Updated
3 days agoHighlighting Code Block
◄
Prismatic3 weeks ago
First Released
2018Highlighting Code Block
Prismatic2016
Age
8 yearsHighlighting Code Block
Prismatic10 years
WP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
Prismatic4.7+
PHP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
Prismatic5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeHighlighting Code Block
PrismaticFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Highlighting Code Block
Prismatic3.7.4

Rating Breakdown

Highlighting Code Block

4.5/5(19 reviews)
5
84%
4
0%
3
0%
2
11%
1
5%

Prismatic

4.8/5(45 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
2%
2
0%
1
4%

Recent Reviews

Highlighting Code Block Reviews

by liuliu66

站点爆炸

在寻求关于此问题的帮助时，您可能需要提供以下信息：WordPress 版本 6.5.2目前启用的主题：Vikinger – BuddyPress Social Community（1.9.9.4.2 版本）当前插件：Highlighting Code Block（版本 2.0.1）PHP 版本 8.1.27 错误详情============错误类型 E_ERROR 发生在文件 /www/ww

by sazone

very nice

read code easily

by ishere

Good Job!

Very thanks!

Prismatic Reviews

by Thehighwaychild

Great syntax highlighter and great updating of the plugin!

It was hard to find a code syntax highlighter that was compatible with my version (latest) of WP. This plugin works great! Now I have nice looking code blocks on my front end. This developer obvious

by jarekluberek

Nothing happens

WordPress 6.7.1, maybe that’s the problem. Added the /prismatic, inserted code, choosed language in block settings. Nada. Very frustrating.

by vigneshsweekaran

Excellent Plugin

Easy to use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highlighting Code Block or Prismatic more popular?
Highlighting Code Block has 10K+ active installations while Prismatic has 2.0K+. Highlighting Code Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Highlighting Code Block or Prismatic?
Highlighting Code Block has a 4.5/5 rating from 19 reviews, while Prismatic has a 4.8/5 rating from 45 reviews.
Are Highlighting Code Block and Prismatic free?
Highlighting Code Block is free and Prismatic is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Highlighting Code Block or Prismatic?
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?
Highlighting Code Block was last updated 3 days ago and Prismatic was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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