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Easy Code Highlighter

Code Highlighter Plugin for Joomla

  • Zero B/C pluginRuns without the B/C pluginRuns on Joomla 5 and 6 without the Behaviour - Backward Compatibility plugin, so you can keep it switched off.
  • Joomla 4, 5 & 6Tested and supported on Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
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  • v2.2.1· Updated 8 days ago
  • 3.5K+downloads
  • PHP 8.1+
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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.

Write Code Once, Show It Anywhere

Reusable Snippets

Write Code Once, Show It Anywhere

  • Save code snippets in the admin and drop them into articles or modules with a shortcode. Show PHP, CSS, JavaScript and more on one page.
Clean, Reliable Syntax Highlighting

Modern Highlighting

Clean, Reliable Syntax Highlighting

  • Powered by the actively maintained Prism.js library. Accurate highlighting for PHP, JavaScript, C#, PowerShell and more.
Themes, Line Numbers and Copy

Pro Features

Themes, Line Numbers and Copy

  • Choose from eight themes like Okaidia, Tomorrow and Solarized. Add line numbers, highlight lines and give readers a copy button.
Insert Snippets From the Editor

Quick Insert

Insert Snippets From the Editor

  • Pick a saved snippet from a list and insert it in one click. Turn the button on only for editors who need it.
Built for Joomla 4, 5 and 6

Modern Build

Built for Joomla 4, 5 and 6

  • A modern Joomla structure throughout. The component, plugin and editor button install together.
Your Snippets Come Along

Upgrade Safe

Your Snippets Come Along

  • Saved snippets carry forward from 1.x. Update articles to the new [codehighlight id=X] shortcode, and old theme choices map to the closest new theme.

Changelog

What's new

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

    • Download Key support on the update site (dlid).

Show 3 older releases

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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