Beautiful syntax highlighting for WordPress: 40+ languages, copy buttons, line numbers, line wrapping, collapse and a dark or light theme.
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Add syntax highlighting to WordPress code editors using CodeMirror.js
All-in-one Syntax Highlighting solution. Full Gutenberg and Classic Editor integration. Graphical theme customizer. Based on EnlighterJS.
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.
Lightweight syntax highlighter with code blocks, line numbers, copy-to-clipboard, and 35+ themes. A fast, free alternative to Prism for WordPress.
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.
Easy Syntax Highlighterv2.0.0
Modern, lightweight syntax highlighter for WordPress using Highlight.js
Pastacodev3.0.1
Use Pastacode to add code into your posts with the awesome PrismJs coloration library. So, past'a code!