Extends the core Code block with language selection (Prism.js) and a configurable copy button.
Alternatives to Code Syntax Highlighting Block
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Coywolf Code Block Enhancerv1.0.60
Syntax highlighting and a copy-to-clipboard button for the native WordPress Code block, plus a language picker in the editor sidebar.
Syntax Highlight Nanov1.2.1
Adds modern syntax highlighting to WordPress's standard code block using the robust highlight.js library.
Light Code Blockv1.0.2
The "Light Code Block" plugin is the simplest and lightest plugin for inserting and displaying code.
Create syntax-highlighted, copy-ready code snippets in Gutenberg with responsive layouts, themes, and shortcode support.
Kodosvet Code Blockv1.1.0
Lightweight Gutenberg code block with Highlight.js syntax highlighting, smart language detection, and a built-in legacy block migrator.
Nahnu Code & API Blockv1.0.3
A block suite for developer documentation: syntax-highlighted code snippets plus a full set of API-documentation blocks. Website | Documentation | See …
Youbou Code Blockv1.0.1
Code block with syntax highlighting for gutenberg editor.
Syntax highlighting for the Gutenberg Code block — Prism.js, 21 themes, 40+ languages, plus an optional server-side highlighting mode.
Highlighting Code Blockv2.2.1
Add code block with syntax highlighting using prism.js. (Available for Gutenberg and Classic Editor)