# Prism Syntax Highlighter (detached)

> Prism Syntax Highlighter (detache… has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Adds Prism Syntax Highlighting to WordPress, using custom fields for your code examples.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,269
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+14.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** Jul 30, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** apfelbox (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/apfelbox/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/prism-detached/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [prism](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/prism/) | #8 | 12 |
| [syntax highlighting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syntax-highlighting/) | #19 | 32 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| prism | #62 | 67 |
| syntax highlighting | >100 | 352 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [APH Prism Syntax Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aph-prism-highlighter/) | 90+ | 3.9/5 (7) | Feb 14, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 2 | [AH Code Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ah-prism-syntax-highlighter/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 27, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [WP Prism Syntax Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-prism-syntax-highlighter/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 7, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [Prism Syntax Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prism-syntax-highlighter/) | 20+ | — | Aug 3, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Vaaky Highlighter — Syntax Highlighter, Code Blocks, Line Numbers for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vaaky-highlighter/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | May 21, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 6 | [Alkane Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alkanecode/) | 10+ | — | Aug 24, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Melonpan Block – Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/melonpan-block-code/) | 10+ | — | Mar 2, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Syntax Highlighter with PrismJS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/syntax-highlighter-prismjs/) | <10 | — | Nov 9, 2022 | 21/100 |
| 10 | [WebberZone Code Block Highlighting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webberzone-code-block-highlighting/) | <10 | — | Oct 11, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [Coywolf Code Block Enhancer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coywolf-code-block-enhancer/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Aug 13, 2026 | 71/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac… free?
Yes. Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac… safe to use in 2026?
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac…?
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,269 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac… work with WordPress 7.1?
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac… 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 Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac… last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on July 30, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac…?
Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac… is developed and maintained by apfelbox.

### What are the best alternatives to Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac…?
The most popular alternatives to Prism Syntax Highlighter (detac… are APH Prism Syntax Highlighter (90+ installs), AH Code Highlighter (60+ installs) and WP Prism Syntax Highlighter (30+ installs).


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