Prettify Code Syntax vs Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter
4.3(3)
20 active installs
Free
Updated 13 years ago
View Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 3 reviews) while Prettify Code Syntax leads in active installations (80 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Prettify Code Syntax has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter has 8.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Prettify Code Syntax | Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ► | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 80 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 8.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2011 | |
| Age | 13 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.0.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.1 | 1.6.0 |
Rating
4.2/5Prettify Code Syntax
►Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter4.3/5
Total Reviews
12Prettify Code Syntax
◄Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter3
Active Installs
80Prettify Code Syntax
◄Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter20
Total Downloads
15K+Prettify Code Syntax
◄Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter8.6K+
Support Resolution
N/APrettify Code Syntax
Prettify GC Syntax HighlighterN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoPrettify Code Syntax
◄Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter13 years ago
First Released
2013Prettify Code Syntax
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter2011
Age
13 yearsPrettify Code Syntax
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter15 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Prettify Code Syntax
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter3.0.5+
PHP Requires
false+Prettify Code Syntax
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighterfalse+
Business Model
FreePrettify Code Syntax
Prettify GC Syntax HighlighterFree
Latest Version
1.2.1Prettify Code Syntax
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter1.6.0
Rating Breakdown
Prettify Code Syntax
4.2/5(12 reviews)
5
50%
4
33%
3
8%
2
0%
1
8%
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter
4.3/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
33%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prettify Code Syntax or Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter more popular?
Prettify Code Syntax has 80 active installations while Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter has 20. Prettify Code Syntax is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Prettify Code Syntax or Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter?
Prettify Code Syntax has a 4.2/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter has a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Prettify Code Syntax and Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter free?
Prettify Code Syntax is free and Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Prettify Code Syntax or Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter?
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?
Prettify Code Syntax was last updated 13 years ago and Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter was last updated 13 years ago.
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