Enhanced Code block for Gutenberg with syntax highlighting, copy and share controls, and optional SoftwareSourceCode JSON-LD.
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Beautiful syntax highlighting for WordPress: 40+ languages, copy buttons, line numbers, line wrapping, collapse and a dark or light theme.
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Syntax highlighting for the Gutenberg Code block — Prism.js, 21 themes, 40+ languages, plus an optional server-side highlighting mode.
Extending the Code block with syntax highlighting rendered on the server, thus being AMP-compatible and having faster frontend performance.
Modern, lightweight syntax highlighter for WordPress using Highlight.js
Adds modern syntax highlighting to WordPress's standard code block using the robust highlight.js library.
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Code block with syntax highlighting for gutenberg editor.
Lightweight Gutenberg code block with Highlight.js syntax highlighting, smart language detection, and a built-in legacy block migrator.