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Urvanov Syntax Highlighter vs Code Prettify (2026)

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

Urvanov Syntax Highlighter

Urvanov Syntax Highlighter

4.5(19)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 months 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 Urvanov Syntax Highlighter leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has accumulated 64K+ total downloads while Code Prettify has 45K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
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Code Prettify5/5
Total Reviews
19Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
◄
Code Prettify18
Active Installs
3.0K+Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
◄
Code Prettify1.0K+
Total Downloads
64K+Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
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Code Prettify45K+
Support Resolution
N/AUrvanov Syntax Highlighter
Code PrettifyN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoUrvanov Syntax Highlighter
◄
Code Prettify3 years ago
First Released
2019Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
Code Prettify2010
Age
7 yearsUrvanov Syntax Highlighter
Code Prettify16 years
WP Requires
6.7+Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
Code Prettify3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
Code Prettifyfalse+
Business Model
FreeUrvanov Syntax Highlighter
Code PrettifyFree
Latest Version
2.9.0Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
Code Prettify1.5.1

Rating Breakdown

Urvanov Syntax Highlighter

4.5/5(19 reviews)
5
84%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%

Code Prettify

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

Recent Reviews

Urvanov Syntax Highlighter Reviews

by audioscavenger

useless for classic editor users

How about the other half of WordPress users? We stink or what?

by vasimov

Very usefull plugin

Im using it in wordpress 6.4.3. But there is one important thing: it doesnt work with default editor. I installed plugin Classic Editor, now it’s working great!

by erden15

Wonderfull

I like it a lot. It works great.

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 Urvanov Syntax Highlighter or Code Prettify more popular?
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has 3.0K+ active installations while Code Prettify has 1.0K+. Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Urvanov Syntax Highlighter or Code Prettify?
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has a 4.5/5 rating from 19 reviews, while Code Prettify has a 5/5 rating from 18 reviews.
Are Urvanov Syntax Highlighter and Code Prettify free?
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is free and Code Prettify is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Urvanov Syntax Highlighter 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?
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter was last updated 9 months ago and Code Prettify was last updated 3 years ago.

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