Modern, lightweight syntax highlighter for WordPress using Highlight.js
Alternatives to Prettify Code Syntax
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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.
The lazy way to highlight code — rendered on the server, cached, and zero front-end JavaScript. Renders your existing Enlighter blocks as they are.
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.
A plugin to easily present source code on your site with syntax highlighting and formatting (as seen in code editors, IDEs).
Enhances WordPress code blocks with line numbers, copy functionality, automatic syntax highlighting, and light or dark themes.
100% automatic code highlighting using the Prettify library. No shortcodes, no classnames, fully automatic and pure awesome.
This plugin allows you very simply syntax highlight source code in your content using highlight.js or google-code-prettify libraries.