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Prismatic vs CodeColorer (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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CodeColorer

CodeColorer

4.9(11)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, CodeColorer has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 11 reviews) while Prismatic leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Prismatic has accumulated 119K+ total downloads while CodeColorer has 125K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Prismatic
►
CodeColorer4.9/5
Total Reviews
45Prismatic
◄
CodeColorer11
Active Installs
2.0K+Prismatic
◄
CodeColorer1.0K+
Total Downloads
119K+Prismatic
►
CodeColorer125K+
Support Resolution
100%Prismatic
CodeColorerN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoPrismatic
►
CodeColorer3 weeks ago
First Released
2016Prismatic
CodeColorer2007
Age
10 yearsPrismatic
CodeColorer19 years
WP Requires
4.7+Prismatic
CodeColorer4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Prismatic
CodeColorer7.0+
Business Model
FreePrismatic
CodeColorerFree
Latest Version
3.7.4Prismatic
CodeColorer0.11.0

Rating Breakdown

Prismatic

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

CodeColorer

4.9/5(11 reviews)
5
91%
4
9%
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

CodeColorer Reviews

by hummdis

Still working in WordPress 5.5.3…

This is a great plugin and despite some quirks, which I think are in WordPress, it works great, even in WordPress 5.5.3.

by rob101011

Great Plugin

I use this plugin to display code snippets in service documentation and it looks great. To maintain support with wordpress 5+ use this plugin alongside the classic editor plugin created by wordpress:

by mariushosting

Great Awesome Work

Hope the author continue to update this plugin. IS the best plugin for code style. Work perfect on wordpress 4.9.2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prismatic or CodeColorer more popular?
Prismatic has 2.0K+ active installations while CodeColorer has 1.0K+. Prismatic is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Prismatic or CodeColorer?
Prismatic has a 4.8/5 rating from 45 reviews, while CodeColorer has a 4.9/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Prismatic and CodeColorer free?
Prismatic is free and CodeColorer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Prismatic or CodeColorer?
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 CodeColorer was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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