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Code Syntax Highlighter

Fewer than 10 installs · #68,681 most popular

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HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
Shares 2 of Code Syntax Highlighter's 5 tags.
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Header Footer Code Manager
600K+ active installs.
Best rated
Header Footer Code Manager
4.9 out of 5 from 309 reviews.
Most recently updated
Code Block
Updated on Nov 5, 2026.
  1. HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter

    by Peter Mukhortov

    Add syntax highlighting to WordPress code editors using CodeMirror.js

    Installs
    60K+
    Rank
    #688
    Rating
    4.4(110)
    Updated
    17 days ago

    SharesCodemirrorsyntax highlighter

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  2. Enlighter

    by Andi Dittrich

    All-in-one Syntax Highlighting solution. Full Gutenberg and Classic Editor integration. Graphical theme customizer. Based on EnlighterJS.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,785
    Rating
    4.8(65)
    Updated
    6 months ago

    Sharessyntax highlightersyntax highlighting

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  3. Header Footer Code Manager

    by DraftPress Team

    Easily add tracking code snippets, conversion pixels, or other scripts required by third party services for analytics, marketing, or chat features.

    Installs
    600K+
    Rank
    #105
    Rating
    4.9(309)
    Updated
    3 months ago

    Sharessnippet

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  4. Highlighting Code Block

    by LOOS

    Add code block with syntax highlighting using prism.js. (Available for Gutenberg and Classic Editor)

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,712
    Rating
    4.5(20)
    Updated
    4 months ago

    Sharessyntax highlighting

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  5. Urvanov Syntax Highlighter

    by urvanov

    Reincarnation of Crayon Syntax Highlighter. Syntax Highlighter supporting multiple languages, themes, fonts, highlighting from a URL, or post text.

    Installs
    3K+
    Rank
    #4,101
    Rating
    4.5(19)
    Updated
    1 month ago

    Sharessyntax highlighter

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  6. Code Snippet DM

    by George-Paul Crețu

    Code Snippet DM enables you to display code snippets in a stylish way inside your content.

    Installs
    500+
    Rank
    #9,082
    Rating
    5.0(4)
    Updated
    1 year ago

    Sharessnippet

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  7. Simple Code Block

    by pablocianes

    A simple block to insert code into Gutenberg.

    Installs
    200+
    Rank
    #12,047
    Rating
    4.9(9)
    Updated
    6 years ago

    Sharessyntax highlighting

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  8. Code Block

    by bPlugins

    Create syntax-highlighted, copy-ready code snippets in Gutenberg with responsive layouts, themes, and shortcode support.

    Installs
    200+
    Rank
    #11,443
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    3 days ago

    Sharessyntax highlighting

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  9. APH Prism Syntax Highlighter

    by Agus Prawoto Hadi

    Bringing Prism into WordPress easily. User-friendly GUI, support both classic editor and block editor. Support tab & back-tab in the code editor.

    Installs
    90+
    Rank
    #17,280
    Rating
    3.9(7)
    Updated
    3 years ago

    Sharessyntax highlighter

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  10. Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter

    by Khang Minh

    This plugin allows you to highlight code syntax in your posts. There are plenty of options to choose.

    Installs
    60+
    Rank
    #19,077
    Rating
    5.0(1)
    Updated
    13 years ago

    Sharessyntax highlighting

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  11. AH Code Highlighter

    by Andreas Hecht

    The easiest to use code highlighting ever. Choose between 8 different color themes to highlight your code snippets. Many programming languages are sup …

    Installs
    50+
    Rank
    #20,124
    Rating
    5.0(1)
    Updated
    8 years ago

    Sharessyntax highlighter

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  12. iG:Syntax Hiliter

    by Amit Gupta

    A plugin to easily present source code on your site with syntax highlighting and formatting (as seen in code editors, IDEs).

    Installs
    30+
    Rank
    #24,061
    Rating
    5.0(1)
    Updated
    2 months ago

    Sharessyntax highlighter

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