Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress vs Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
3.3(7)
60 active installs
Free
Updated 9 years ago
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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, Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 4 reviews) while Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress leads in active installations (60 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress has accumulated 7.1K+ total downloads while Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress | Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.3/5 | ► | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 60 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 7.1K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Age | 12 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.0+ | 3.4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.1 | 1.5 |
Rating
3.3/5Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
►Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)4.3/5
Total Reviews
7Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)4
Active Installs
60Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)10
Total Downloads
7.1K+Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)3.0K+
Support Resolution
N/APrism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)N/A
Last Updated
9 years agoPrism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)12 years ago
First Released
2014Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)2012
Age
12 yearsPrism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)14 years
WP Requires
3.5.0+Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)3.4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)false+
Business Model
FreePrism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)Free
Latest Version
1.1.1Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)1.5
Rating Breakdown
Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress
3.3/5(7 reviews)
5
57%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
43%
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)
4.3/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress or Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) more popular?
Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress has 60 active installations while Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) has 10. Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress or Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)?
Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress has a 3.3/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) has a 4.3/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress and Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) free?
Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress is free and Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress 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?
Prism Syntax Highlighter for WordPress was last updated 9 years ago and Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached) was last updated 12 years ago.
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