WP Code Prettify vs Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter
4.3(3)
20 active installs
Free
Updated 13 years ago
View Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Code Prettify has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Code Prettify has accumulated 20K+ total downloads while Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter has 8.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Code Prettify | Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | 3 | |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 20K+ | ◄ | 8.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Age | 15 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.2.8 | 1.6.0 |
Rating
4.7/5WP Code Prettify
◄Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter4.3/5
Total Reviews
3WP Code Prettify
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter3
Active Installs
200WP Code Prettify
◄Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter20
Total Downloads
20K+WP Code Prettify
◄Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter8.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Code Prettify
Prettify GC Syntax HighlighterN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoWP Code Prettify
◄Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter13 years ago
First Released
2011WP Code Prettify
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter2011
Age
15 yearsWP Code Prettify
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter15 years
WP Requires
3.0+WP Code Prettify
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter3.0.5+
PHP Requires
false+WP Code Prettify
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighterfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Code Prettify
Prettify GC Syntax HighlighterFree
Latest Version
0.2.8WP Code Prettify
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter1.6.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Code Prettify
4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter
4.3/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
33%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Code Prettify or Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter more popular?
WP Code Prettify has 200 active installations while Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter has 20. WP Code Prettify is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Code Prettify or Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter?
WP Code Prettify has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter has a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are WP Code Prettify and Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter free?
WP Code Prettify is free and Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Code Prettify or Prettify GC 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?
WP Code Prettify was last updated 6 years ago and Prettify GC Syntax Highlighter was last updated 13 years ago.
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