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Prismatic vs Mark Posts (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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Mark Posts

Mark Posts

4.8(10)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Prismatic has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 45 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Prismatic has accumulated 119K+ total downloads while Mark Posts has 17K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Prismatic
Mark Posts4.8/5
Total Reviews
45Prismatic
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Mark Posts10
Active Installs
2.0K+Prismatic
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Mark Posts1.0K+
Total Downloads
119K+Prismatic
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Mark Posts17K+
Support Resolution
100%Prismatic
Mark PostsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoPrismatic
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Mark Posts1 year ago
First Released
2016Prismatic
Mark Posts2014
Age
10 yearsPrismatic
Mark Posts12 years
WP Requires
4.7+Prismatic
Mark Posts4.1+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Prismatic
Mark Posts7.0+
Business Model
FreePrismatic
Mark PostsFree
Latest Version
3.7.4Prismatic
Mark Posts2.2.6

Rating Breakdown

Prismatic

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

Mark Posts

4.8/5(10 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
10%
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

Mark Posts Reviews

by operator5

Excellent

Use it for every site I have!

by christinaelisabeth2017

Funktioniert einwandfrei

Man kann den Marker unter “Bearbeiten” ändern. das ist zwar etwas umständlich, aber es funktioniert.Der merkierte Beitrag wird erst nach dem Neuladen der Seite farbig, zuvor erscheint aber bereits, da

by donprast

the color doesn’t show on Posts > All Posts

The color doesn’t show on Posts > All Posts. I use PHP version and WordPress version you recommend, but the color still doesn’t show. Please fix it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prismatic or Mark Posts more popular?
Prismatic has 2.0K+ active installations while Mark Posts has 1.0K+. Prismatic is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Prismatic or Mark Posts?
Prismatic has a 4.8/5 rating from 45 reviews, while Mark Posts has a 4.8/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Prismatic and Mark Posts free?
Prismatic is free and Mark Posts is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Prismatic or Mark Posts?
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 Mark Posts was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.