Modern, lightweight syntax highlighter for WordPress using Highlight.js
Alternatives to Auto SyntaxHighlighter
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The "Light Code Block" plugin is the simplest and lightest plugin for inserting and displaying code.
Beautiful syntax highlighting for WordPress: 40+ languages, copy buttons, line numbers, line wrapping, collapse and a dark or light theme.
Use Pastacode to add code into your posts with the awesome PrismJs coloration library. So, past'a code!
The lazy way to highlight code — rendered on the server, cached, and zero front-end JavaScript. Renders your existing Enlighter blocks as they are.
A plugin to easily present source code on your site with syntax highlighting and formatting (as seen in code editors, IDEs).
Enhances WordPress code blocks with line numbers, copy functionality, automatic syntax highlighting, and light or dark themes.
Reincarnation of Crayon Syntax Highlighter. Syntax Highlighter supporting multiple languages, themes, fonts, highlighting from a URL, or post text.
Lightweight syntax highlighter with code blocks, line numbers, copy-to-clipboard, and 35+ themes. A fast, free alternative to Prism for WordPress.
All-in-one Syntax Highlighting solution. Full Gutenberg and Classic Editor integration. Graphical theme customizer. Based on EnlighterJS.