Prismatic vs Highlite – Simple Frontend Text… (2026)

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

Prismatic

Prismatic

4.8(45)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…

Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Highlite – Simple Frontend Text… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Prismatic leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Prismatic has accumulated 119K+ total downloads while Highlite – Simple Frontend Text… has 365.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Prismatic
Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…5/5
Total Reviews
45Prismatic
Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…1
Active Installs
2.0K+Prismatic
Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…10
Total Downloads
119K+Prismatic
Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…365
Support Resolution
100%Prismatic
Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…N/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoPrismatic
Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…9 months ago
First Released
2016Prismatic
Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…2025
Age
10 yearsPrismatic
Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…1 year
WP Requires
4.7+Prismatic
Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Prismatic
Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…7.4+
Business Model
FreePrismatic
Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…Free
Latest Version
3.7.4Prismatic
Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Prismatic

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

Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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

Highlite – Simple Frontend Text… Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prismatic or Highlite – Simple Frontend Text… more popular?
Prismatic has 2.0K+ active installations while Highlite – Simple Frontend Text… has 10. Prismatic is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Prismatic or Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…?
Prismatic has a 4.8/5 rating from 45 reviews, while Highlite – Simple Frontend Text… has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Prismatic and Highlite – Simple Frontend Text… free?
Prismatic is free and Highlite – Simple Frontend Text… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Prismatic or Highlite – Simple Frontend Text…?
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?
Prismatic was last updated 3 weeks ago and Highlite – Simple Frontend Text… was last updated 9 months ago.

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