AH Code Highlighter vs Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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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, AH Code Highlighter has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. AH Code Highlighter has accumulated 4.5K+ total downloads while Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AH Code Highlighter | Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 4 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.5K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2012 | |
| Age | 9 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | 3.4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.5 | 1.5 |
Rating
5/5AH Code Highlighter
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)4.3/5
Total Reviews
1AH Code Highlighter
►Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)4
Active Installs
70AH Code Highlighter
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)10
Total Downloads
4.5K+AH Code Highlighter
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)3.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AAH Code Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)N/A
Last Updated
7 years agoAH Code Highlighter
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)12 years ago
First Released
2017AH Code Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)2012
Age
9 yearsAH Code Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)14 years
WP Requires
4.5+AH Code Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)3.4.0+
PHP Requires
false+AH Code Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)false+
Business Model
FreeAH Code Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)Free
Latest Version
2.0.5AH Code Highlighter
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)1.5
Rating Breakdown
AH Code Highlighter
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)
4.3/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AH Code Highlighter or Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) more popular?
AH Code Highlighter has 70 active installations while Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) has 10. AH Code Highlighter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — AH Code Highlighter or Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)?
AH Code Highlighter has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) has a 4.3/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are AH Code Highlighter and Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) free?
AH Code 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 — AH Code 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?
AH Code Highlighter was last updated 7 years ago and Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) was last updated 12 years ago.
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