The lazy way to highlight code — rendered on the server, cached, and zero front-end JavaScript. Renders your existing Enlighter blocks as they are.
Alternatives to Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter
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Add syntax highlighting to WordPress code editors using CodeMirror.js
Reincarnation of Crayon Syntax Highlighter. Syntax Highlighter supporting multiple languages, themes, fonts, highlighting from a URL, or post text.
Modern, lightweight syntax highlighter for WordPress using Highlight.js
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.
A block suite for developer documentation: syntax-highlighted code snippets plus a full set of API-documentation blocks. Website | Documentation | See …
Decorative UI frame blocks for the Gutenberg editor — browser windows, device mockups, VS Code shell, social posts, and more.
Code block with syntax highlighting for gutenberg editor.
Add code block with syntax highlighting using prism.js. (Available for Gutenberg and Classic Editor)