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.
Lightweight syntax highlighter with code blocks, line numbers, copy-to-clipboard, and 35+ themes. A fast, free alternative to Prism for WordPress.
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.
Beautiful syntax highlighting for WordPress: 40+ languages, copy buttons, line numbers, line wrapping, collapse and a dark or light theme.
Extending the Code block with syntax highlighting rendered on the server, thus being AMP-compatible and having faster frontend performance.
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.
Light Code Blockv1.0.2
The "Light Code Block" plugin is the simplest and lightest plugin for inserting and displaying code.
ERA Markdown Importerv1.0.2
Import Markdown (.md, .txt) files as standard WordPress posts or pages, automatically converted into native Gutenberg blocks.