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Prismatic vs Code Prettify (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Prismatic

Prismatic

4.8(45)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Code Prettify

Code Prettify

5(18)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Code Prettify has a higher user rating (5/5 from 18 reviews) while Prismatic leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Prismatic has accumulated 119K+ total downloads while Code Prettify has 45K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Prismatic
►
Code Prettify5/5
Total Reviews
45Prismatic
◄
Code Prettify18
Active Installs
2.0K+Prismatic
◄
Code Prettify1.0K+
Total Downloads
119K+Prismatic
◄
Code Prettify45K+
Support Resolution
100%Prismatic
Code PrettifyN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoPrismatic
◄
Code Prettify3 years ago
First Released
2016Prismatic
Code Prettify2010
Age
10 yearsPrismatic
Code Prettify16 years
WP Requires
4.7+Prismatic
Code Prettify3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Prismatic
Code Prettifyfalse+
Business Model
FreePrismatic
Code PrettifyFree
Latest Version
3.7.4Prismatic
Code Prettify1.5.1

Rating Breakdown

Prismatic

4.8/5(45 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
2%
2
0%
1
4%

Code Prettify

5/5(18 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Prismatic Reviews

by Thehighwaychild

Great syntax highlighter and great updating of the plugin!

It was hard to find a code syntax highlighter that was compatible with my version (latest) of WP. This plugin works great! Now I have nice looking code blocks on my front end. This developer obvious

by jarekluberek

Nothing happens

WordPress 6.7.1, maybe that’s the problem. Added the /prismatic, inserted code, choosed language in block settings. Nada. Very frustrating.

by vigneshsweekaran

Excellent Plugin

Easy to use

Code Prettify Reviews

by fbmed

OBrigado, era o que eu precisava

Funcionou perfeito, era o que eu precisa, muito facil e prático.Para ficar mais completo, criei uma função que cria um botão copiar.OBrigado

by Anonymous User

It works perfectly !!!

I hope the developer continues to update it to avoid compatibility issues with future versions of WordPress.

by hanopcan

Really impressed

Used with a block-based theme and it worked perfectly. Love that there is no configuration required and it auto-detects <code> and <pre> tags. Great plugin, thank you! This topic was modified

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prismatic or Code Prettify more popular?
Prismatic has 2.0K+ active installations while Code Prettify has 1.0K+. Prismatic is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Prismatic or Code Prettify?
Prismatic has a 4.8/5 rating from 45 reviews, while Code Prettify has a 5/5 rating from 18 reviews.
Are Prismatic and Code Prettify free?
Prismatic is free and Code Prettify is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Prismatic or Code Prettify?
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?
Prismatic was last updated 3 weeks ago and Code Prettify was last updated 3 years ago.

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