WP-Markdown 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, WP-Markdown has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 28 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-Markdown has accumulated 86K+ total downloads while Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter has 8.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-Markdown | Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 28 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 86K+ | ◄ | 8.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Age | 14 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | false+ | 3.0.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 1.6.0 |
Rating
4.5/5WP-Markdown
◄Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter4.3/5
Total Reviews
28WP-Markdown
◄Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter3
Active Installs
400WP-Markdown
◄Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter20
Total Downloads
86K+WP-Markdown
◄Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter8.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-Markdown
Prettify GC Syntax HighlighterN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWP-Markdown
◄Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter13 years ago
First Released
2012WP-Markdown
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter2011
Age
14 yearsWP-Markdown
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter15 years
WP Requires
false+WP-Markdown
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter3.0.5+
PHP Requires
false+WP-Markdown
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighterfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP-Markdown
Prettify GC Syntax HighlighterFree
Latest Version
1.6.1WP-Markdown
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter1.6.0
Rating Breakdown
WP-Markdown
4.5/5(28 reviews)
5
64%
4
25%
3
7%
2
0%
1
4%
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter
4.3/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
33%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-Markdown or Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter more popular?
WP-Markdown has 400 active installations while Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter has 20. WP-Markdown is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-Markdown or Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter?
WP-Markdown has a 4.5/5 rating from 28 reviews, while Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter has a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are WP-Markdown and Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter free?
WP-Markdown is free and Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-Markdown 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?
WP-Markdown was last updated 8 years ago and Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter was last updated 13 years ago.
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