A block suite for developer documentation: syntax-highlighted code snippets plus a full set of API-documentation blocks. Website | Documentation | See …
Alternatives to 4WP Advanced Code
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Add code block with syntax highlighting using prism.js. (Available for Gutenberg and Classic Editor)
Adds modern syntax highlighting to WordPress's standard code block using the robust highlight.js library.
Create syntax-highlighted, copy-ready code snippets in Gutenberg with responsive layouts, themes, and shortcode support.
Syntax highlighting for the Gutenberg Code block — Prism.js, 21 themes, 40+ languages, plus an optional server-side highlighting mode.
Code block with syntax highlighting for gutenberg editor.
Lightweight Gutenberg code block with Highlight.js syntax highlighting, smart language detection, and a built-in legacy block migrator.
Extends the core Code block with language selection (Prism.js) and a configurable copy button.
Syntax highlighting and a copy-to-clipboard button for the native WordPress Code block, plus a language picker in the editor sidebar.
The "Light Code Block" plugin is the simplest and lightest plugin for inserting and displaying code.