Syntax highlighting for the Gutenberg Code block — Prism.js, 21 themes, 40+ languages, plus an optional server-side highlighting mode.
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Coywolf Code Block Enhancerv1.0.60
Syntax highlighting and a copy-to-clipboard button for the native WordPress Code block, plus a language picker in the editor sidebar.
Extends the core Code block with language selection (Prism.js) and a configurable copy button.
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.
All-in-one Syntax Highlighting solution. Full Gutenberg and Classic Editor integration. Graphical theme customizer. Based on EnlighterJS.
Highlighting Code Blockv2.2.1
Add code block with syntax highlighting using prism.js. (Available for Gutenberg and Classic Editor)
Syntax Highlight Nanov1.2.1
Adds modern syntax highlighting to WordPress's standard code block using the robust highlight.js library.
Markdown Renderer for GitHubv2.11.22
Render GitHub Flavored Markdown in WordPress: Shiki code highlighting, Mermaid diagrams, and Chart.js charts. For documentation and dev blogs.
Create syntax-highlighted, copy-ready code snippets in Gutenberg with responsive layouts, themes, and shortcode support.
Light Code Blockv1.0.2
The "Light Code Block" plugin is the simplest and lightest plugin for inserting and displaying code.