Create syntax-highlighted, copy-ready code snippets in Gutenberg with responsive layouts, themes, and shortcode support.
Alternatives to PrettyCode • Code syntax highlighting with CodeMirror
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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)
Youbou Code Blockv1.0.1
Code block with syntax highlighting for gutenberg editor.
Syntax Highlight Nanov1.2.1
Adds modern syntax highlighting to WordPress's standard code block using the robust highlight.js library.
Easy Syntax Highlighterv2.0.0
Modern, lightweight syntax highlighter for WordPress using Highlight.js
Lazy Syntax Highlighterv1.3.4
The lazy way to highlight code — rendered on the server, cached, and zero front-end JavaScript. Renders your existing Enlighter blocks as they are.
Extending the Code block with syntax highlighting rendered on the server, thus being AMP-compatible and having faster frontend performance.
Kodosvet Code Blockv1.1.0
Lightweight Gutenberg code block with Highlight.js syntax highlighting, smart language detection, and a built-in legacy block migrator.
Code highlighting powered by the VS Code engine. Performance focused. No bloat.