Easy Syntax Highlighterv2.0.0
Modern, lightweight syntax highlighter for WordPress using Highlight.js
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Reincarnation of Crayon Syntax Highlighter. Syntax Highlighter supporting multiple languages, themes, fonts, highlighting from a URL, or post text.
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.
Code highlighting powered by the VS Code engine. Performance focused. No bloat.
iG:Syntax Hiliterv6.0.0
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.
Beautiful syntax highlighting for WordPress: 40+ languages, copy buttons, line numbers, line wrapping, collapse and a dark or light theme.
Lightweight syntax highlighter with code blocks, line numbers, copy-to-clipboard, and 35+ themes. A fast, free alternative to Prism for WordPress.
Kodosvet Code Blockv1.1.0
Lightweight Gutenberg code block with Highlight.js syntax highlighting, smart language detection, and a built-in legacy block migrator.
Add syntax highlighting to WordPress code editors using CodeMirror.js