Write Markdown in Elementor and convert it into editable widgets with syntax-highlighted code blocks.
Alternatives to WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Djot Markupv1.5.18
Djot markup language support for WordPress. A modern, cleaner alternative to Markdown.
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.
Lightweight syntax highlighter with code blocks, line numbers, copy-to-clipboard, and 35+ themes. A fast, free alternative to Prism for WordPress.
Light Code Blockv1.0.2
The "Light Code Block" plugin is the simplest and lightest plugin for inserting and displaying code.
Beautiful syntax highlighting for WordPress: 40+ languages, copy buttons, line numbers, line wrapping, collapse and a dark or light theme.
Syntax highlighting for the Gutenberg Code block — Prism.js, 21 themes, 40+ languages, plus an optional server-side highlighting mode.
Create syntax-highlighted, copy-ready code snippets in Gutenberg with responsive layouts, themes, and shortcode support.
Extending the Code block with syntax highlighting rendered on the server, thus being AMP-compatible and having faster frontend performance.
Upload a Markdown (.md) file and convert it into a block-editor post or page built from native blocks.