Speech bubble, quote box, highlight, table of contents and sticker blocks for the Block Editor and Classic Editor. No CSS needed.
Alternatives to Beautify Code Blocks via Highlight.js
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Create syntax-highlighted, copy-ready code snippets in Gutenberg with responsive layouts, themes, and shortcode support.
Syntax Highlight Nanov1.2.1
Adds modern syntax highlighting to WordPress's standard code block using the robust highlight.js library.
Lightweight syntax highlighter with code blocks, line numbers, copy-to-clipboard, and 35+ themes. A fast, free alternative to Prism for WordPress.
Beautiful syntax highlighting for WordPress: 40+ languages, copy buttons, line numbers, line wrapping, collapse and a dark or light theme.
Easy Syntax Highlighterv2.0.0
Modern, lightweight syntax highlighter for WordPress using Highlight.js
Code Prettifyv1.5.2
100% automatic code highlighting using the Prettify library. No shortcodes, no classnames, fully automatic and pure awesome.
Transform spammy comments into friendly, engaging conversations with intelligent content replacement and URL removal.
Kodosvet Code Blockv1.1.0
Lightweight Gutenberg code block with Highlight.js syntax highlighting, smart language detection, and a built-in legacy block migrator.
Helper plugin for highlighting blocks within the block editor.