TinyMCE Preformatted vs Prism Syntax Highlighter (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, TinyMCE Preformatted has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. TinyMCE Preformatted has accumulated 6.8K+ total downloads while Prism Syntax Highlighter has 3.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | TinyMCE Preformatted | Prism Syntax Highlighter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 6.8K+ | ◄ | 3.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Age | 16 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.6.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5TinyMCE Preformatted
◄Prism Syntax HighlighterN/A
Total Reviews
2TinyMCE Preformatted
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter0
Active Installs
70TinyMCE Preformatted
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter10
Total Downloads
6.8K+TinyMCE Preformatted
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter3.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ATinyMCE Preformatted
Prism Syntax HighlighterN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoTinyMCE Preformatted
◄Prism Syntax Highlighter13 years ago
First Released
2010TinyMCE Preformatted
Prism Syntax Highlighter2012
Age
16 yearsTinyMCE Preformatted
Prism Syntax Highlighter14 years
WP Requires
3.0+TinyMCE Preformatted
Prism Syntax Highlighter3.4+
PHP Requires
false+TinyMCE Preformatted
Prism Syntax Highlighterfalse+
Business Model
FreeTinyMCE Preformatted
Prism Syntax HighlighterFree
Latest Version
0.6.0TinyMCE Preformatted
Prism Syntax Highlighter1.0
Rating Breakdown
TinyMCE Preformatted
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Prism Syntax Highlighter
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TinyMCE Preformatted or Prism Syntax Highlighter more popular?
TinyMCE Preformatted has 70 active installations while Prism Syntax Highlighter has 10. TinyMCE Preformatted is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — TinyMCE Preformatted or Prism Syntax Highlighter?
TinyMCE Preformatted has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Prism Syntax Highlighter has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are TinyMCE Preformatted and Prism Syntax Highlighter free?
TinyMCE Preformatted is free and Prism Syntax Highlighter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — TinyMCE Preformatted or Prism 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?
TinyMCE Preformatted was last updated 11 years ago and Prism Syntax Highlighter was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.