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Easy Code Highlighter

Name: Easy Code Highlighter
Brand: JoomlaX
Price: 9.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (57 reviews)

Code Highlighter Plugin for Joomla

Zero B/C pluginRuns without the B/C plugin
Joomla 4, 5 & 6

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v2.2.1· Updated 2 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.

Component · Shortcode

Reusable Code Snippets

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

Modern · Maintained

Prism.js Highlighting

Replaces SyntaxHighlighter: Version 2.0 ships Prism.js 1.30 instead of abandoned 2010 assets.
Languages that work: Reliable mapping for PHP, JavaScript, C#, PowerShell, and more.

Toolbar · Gutters

Themes, Lines, Copy

Choose the look: Default, Okaidia, Tomorrow, Twilight, Coy, Solarized Light, Dark, Funky.
Reader helpers: Line numbers, line highlight ranges, and a copy button.

Pick · Insert

Editor Insert Button

No ID hunting: Pick a published snippet from a modal and insert the shortcode into the editor.
Optional plugin: Enable only when your editors need it.

Service Provider

Built for Joomla 4, 5, and 6

Modern plugin structure: Namespaced class, DI service provider, and SubscriberInterface.
Package install: Component, system plugin, and editor button in one ZIP.

Snippets Kept

Upgrade Friendly from 1.7

Keep your snippets: Component rows carry forward. Update article markup to [codehighlight id=X].
Legacy themes map: Old theme names resolve to the closest Prism 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).
- Runs on Joomla 5 and 6 with the Behaviour Backward Compatibility plugins disabled
- The editor button uses the Joomla 5 plugin service and the current database API
- 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
- Security enhancements
- Fixed menu language constants
- Package version 1.7 with component and plugin
- Component version 1.7 - Complete code snippet management system
- Plugin version 1.7 - Shortcode processing and display
- Full Joomla 4, 5 & 6 compatibility
- Modern PHP 8.0+ support
- Backend component for managing code snippets
- Shortcode system: [codehighlight id=X]
- Support for multiple programming languages
- Syntax highlighting with multiple themes
- Copy to clipboard button
- Line numbers (gutter) option
- Highlight specific lines feature
- Responsive design for all devices
- Auto-enabled plugin on installation
- User-friendly backend interface
- Proper ACL integration
- Performance optimizations
- Improved language loading
- Enhanced security with proper input sanitization and output escaping.
- Fixed HTML entity encoding issues for proper code display.
- Added copy to clipboard functionality with modern Clipboard API and fallback support.
- Added comprehensive Joomla 5.3.3 compatibility and testing.
- Improved admin interface with professional styling and theme preview.
- Enhanced folder structure organization for better maintainability.
- Optimized asset loading with lazy loading of language brush files.
- Improved accessibility with screen reader and keyboard navigation support.
- Removed unused files and cleaned up codebase for production readiness.
- Changes to backend of the plugin.

Show 3 older releases

- Supports Joomla 4
- Backend jQuery Issue Fixed
- Modifications to Plugin Backend
- Joomla Update Integrated

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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