Modern, lightweight syntax highlighter for WordPress using Highlight.js
Alternatives to FV Code Highlighter
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Extending the Code block with syntax highlighting rendered on the server, thus being AMP-compatible and having faster frontend performance.
The lazy way to highlight code — rendered on the server, cached, and zero front-end JavaScript. Renders your existing Enlighter blocks as they are.
100% automatic code highlighting using the Prettify library. No shortcodes, no classnames, fully automatic and pure awesome.
{eac}Readme loads and translates a WordPress markdown 'readme' file providing shortcodes and embedding URLs to access header lines and section blocks.
Syntax highlighting for the Gutenberg Code block — Prism.js, 21 themes, 40+ languages, plus an optional server-side highlighting mode.
Adds modern syntax highlighting to WordPress's standard code block using the robust highlight.js library.
Add code block with syntax highlighting using prism.js. (Available for Gutenberg and Classic Editor)
Code block with syntax highlighting for gutenberg editor.
Beautiful syntax highlighting for WordPress: 40+ languages, copy buttons, line numbers, line wrapping, collapse and a dark or light theme.