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Easy Code Highlighter

Code Highlighter Plugin for Joomla

  • Joomla 4, 5 & 6Tested and supported on Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
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  • v2.0· Updated 2 months ago
  • 3.5K+downloads
  • PHP 8.1+
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  • One-click updatesNew releases install from the Joomla administrator
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Features

What can Easy Code Highlighter do for you?

Six feature areas, one install package for Joomla 4, 5 and 6.

  • Component · Shortcode

    Reusable Code Snippets

    • Manage once, reuse anywhereStore title, language, and code in the admin component, then place [codehighlight id=X] in articles or modules.
    • Multi-demo pagesDrop several shortcodes on one article for PHP, CSS, JavaScript, and more.

  • Modern · Maintained

    Prism.js Highlighting

    • Replaces SyntaxHighlighterVersion 2.0 ships Prism.js 1.30 instead of abandoned 2010 assets.
    • Languages that workReliable mapping for PHP, JavaScript, C#, PowerShell, and more.

  • Toolbar · Gutters

    Themes, Lines, Copy

    • Choose the lookDefault, Okaidia, Tomorrow, Twilight, Coy, Solarized Light, Dark, Funky.
    • Reader helpersLine numbers, line highlight ranges, and a copy button.

  • Pick · Insert

    Editor Insert Button

    • No ID huntingPick a published snippet from a modal and insert the shortcode into the editor.
    • Optional pluginEnable only when your editors need it.

  • Service Provider

    Built for Joomla 4, 5, and 6

    • Modern plugin structureNamespaced class, DI service provider, and SubscriberInterface.
    • Package installComponent, system plugin, and editor button in one ZIP.

  • Snippets Kept

    Upgrade Friendly from 1.7

    • Keep your snippetsComponent rows carry forward. Update article markup to [codehighlight id=X].
    • Legacy themes mapOld theme names resolve to the closest Prism theme.

Changelog

What's new

7 releases since version 1.2. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.

    • Fixed language mapping for JavaScript, C#, PowerShell, and other brushes that failed under the old filename rules
    • Added line numbers, line highlight, and copy toolbar via Prism plugins
    • Added editors-xtd insert button for published snippets
    • Full rebuild on Prism.js 1.30 with modern Joomla 4 / 5 / 6 system plugin (service provider, namespace, SubscriberInterface)
    • Replaced abandoned SyntaxHighlighter 3 assets and packed eval core
    • Shortcode is [codehighlight id=X] only; legacy {code}...{end-code} markup is retired
    • Legacy theme names map to the closest Prism themes
    • Component branding, SQL datetime defaults, and MEDIUMTEXT code column update
    • Package includes component, system plugin, and editor button

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Docs & setup

Get up and running fast

Written guides for installing and configuring Easy Code Highlighter, from first setup to the options that matter.

  • Installation stepsOne install zip for Joomla 4, 5 and 6, installed from System, Install, Extensions.
  • Configuration optionsThe settings in the guide, from first setup to the options that matter.
  • Practical usage tipsShort examples you can adapt to your site.
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FAQ

Questions about Easy Code Highlighter

Still unsure? Our support team is one ticket away.

Which Joomla versions does Easy Code Highlighter 2.0 support?

Easy Code Highlighter 2.0 supports Joomla 4, Joomla 5, and Joomla 6. PHP 8.1 or later is recommended.

What shortcode do I use?

Use [codehighlight id=X] where X is the published snippet ID from Components → Easy Code Highlighter.

Can I put several demos on one page?

Yes. Create one published snippet per sample, then place multiple [codehighlight id=X] shortcodes in the same article. You do not need separate Plugin menu pages for that.

What happened to the old {code} syntax?

It is removed in 2.0. Create snippets in the component and replace old {code}...{end-code} blocks with [codehighlight id=X].

What changed in version 2.0?

The front-end engine is now Prism.js. The system plugin uses a Joomla service provider. An editor insert button is included. SyntaxHighlighter assets are gone.

Will my component snippets still work after upgrading?

Yes. Snippets stay in the database. Update article markup to the new shortcode, open the system plugin, review the theme, Save, and clear cache.

How do I highlight specific lines?

In the snippet, set Highlight Lines to values such as 1,3,5-7.

Why is JavaScript highlighting broken on my old site?

Version 1.x could load the wrong brush filename for js. Version 2.0 maps JavaScript correctly through Prism.

Do I need the editor button?

No. It is optional. You can always copy the shortcode from the component list.

Where can I get support?

Visit support.joomlax.com. Include your Joomla and PHP versions, theme setting, snippet language, and page URL.

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