# Prettify Code Syntax

> Prettify Code Syntax has 70+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 12 reviews and 207 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Prettify Code Syntax shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**The main reason for the development of this plugin was the lack of options supporting the HTML5 recommendation, where the code snippets should be tagged with pre followed by code, and optionally a class starting with…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 16,583
- **Downloads (30 days):** 207 (+22.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 21, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jesucarr (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jesucarr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/prettify-code-syntax/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | #67 | 228 |
| [highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/highlighter/) | #14 | 39 |
| [markup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/markup/) | #8 | 29 |
| [prettify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/prettify/) | #3 | 8 |
| [syntax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syntax/) | #18 | 63 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| highlighter | >100 | 226 |
| markup | >100 | 4,255 |
| prettify | #22 | 39 |
| syntax | >100 | 2,178 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers + Custom Code Snippets – WordPress Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-headers-and-footers/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (1,902) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Head & Footer Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/head-footer-code/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (51) | Aug 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcoder/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (227) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [Scripts n Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripts-n-styles/) | 30K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Jun 6, 2023 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [SyntaxHighlighter Evolved](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/syntaxhighlighter/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (86) | Mar 3, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [WP Coder – Insert & Manage Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-coder/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (32) | Oct 2, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [Advance Custom HTML – Show Off Code Snippets with Live Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advance-custom-html/) | 10K+ | 2.5/5 (4) | Oct 1, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prettify Code Syntax free?
Yes. Prettify Code Syntax is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Prettify Code Syntax safe to use in 2026?
Prettify Code Syntax shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Prettify Code Syntax?
Prettify Code Syntax is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,583 times since it launched in February 2013. It was downloaded 207 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Prettify Code Syntax work with WordPress 7.1?
Prettify Code Syntax is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Prettify Code Syntax last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on March 21, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Prettify Code Syntax?
Prettify Code Syntax is developed and maintained by jesucarr.

### What are the best alternatives to Prettify Code Syntax?
The most popular alternatives to Prettify Code Syntax are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Head & Footer Code (100K+ installs).


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