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wpDiscuz - Syntax Highlighter
wpDiscuz - Syntax Highlighter by gVectors Team is an addon plugin for the wpDiscuz comment system. It lets commenters post source code that displays as formatted, color-coded blocks, so shared snippets stay readable inside your discussion threads.
- Version
- 1.0.8
- Released
- May 15, 2025
- Developer
- wpDiscuz
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.19 a year on its own
What’s new in wpDiscuz - Syntax Highlighter 1.0.8
Version 1.0.8
Latest
- ImprovedChanged: gVectors API URL
What it does
Plain comment boxes handle code poorly. Indentation gets lost, long lines blur together and readers struggle to tell where a snippet starts or ends. This addon fixes that by adding syntax highlighting to comments posted through wpDiscuz. It is built on the highlight.js JavaScript library and covers a wide range of programming and scripting languages, including PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, C++, CSS, HTML, SQL and Bash. Code shared by your visitors appears in clean, colored blocks that are easier to read and discuss.
Commenters insert code with a [] button on the wpDiscuz comment editor toolbar, and a live preview shows how the snippet will look before it is posted. Readers can grab code from a comment with a copy button. From the WordPress dashboard, administrators choose from dozens of highlighting styles to match the site design and switch individual languages on or off. The addon works with the AJAX-based commenting in wpDiscuz, so comments appear without page reloads. It is made only for wpDiscuz, so you need that comment plugin running on your site.
Best for
- Tech blogs where readers share code in comments
- Coding tutorial sites using wpDiscuz for discussion
- Developer community sites with active comment threads
Features
Wide language coverage
Highlights source code for most popular languages, including PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, C++, CSS, HTML, SQL and Bash, so varied communities can share their code.
Built on highlight.js
Uses the highlight.js JavaScript library to apply accurate color coding to code snippets that commenters post in your wpDiscuz comment threads.
Code toolbar button
A [] button in the wpDiscuz comment editor lets commenters insert formatted code blocks, which makes posting snippets simpler for less technical visitors.
Dozens of highlighting styles
Pick from dozens of syntax highlighting themes in the dashboard so code blocks fit the colors and design of your website.
Per-language controls
Administrators can enable or disable specific programming languages, keeping the options relevant to the topics your site actually covers.
Live preview
Commenters see their formatted code as it will appear before they post, which helps them catch formatting mistakes early.
Copy code button
Readers can copy a code snippet straight from a comment with one click, making it easy to reuse examples shared in the discussion.
Works with AJAX commenting
Runs alongside the AJAX-based comment system in wpDiscuz, so highlighted comments load in real time without reloading the page.
wpDiscuz - Syntax Highlighter older versions
- 1.0.7May 14, 20251 fix
- 1.0.6May 12, 2025
- 1.0.5Feb 21, 2025
- 1.0.4Jul 17, 20241 new
- 1.0.3Feb 6, 20241 improvement
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about wpDiscuz - Syntax Highlighter
Does this work without wpDiscuz?
No. This is an addon designed exclusively for the wpDiscuz comment plugin. It adds syntax highlighting to the wpDiscuz comment editor and comment display, so you need a recent release of wpDiscuz active on your WordPress site for it to function.
Which programming languages can commenters highlight?
It supports almost all popular languages through the highlight.js library, including PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, C++, CSS, HTML, SQL and Bash. Administrators can also turn individual languages on or off to match what their audience discusses.
How do commenters add code to a comment?
They click the [] button in the wpDiscuz comment editor toolbar to insert a code block. A live preview shows how the formatted code will look before the comment is posted, and readers can later copy the snippet with a copy button.
Can I match the code blocks to my site design?
Yes. The dashboard offers dozens of syntax highlighting styles, so you can pick a color scheme for code blocks that fits your theme and branding.
Is wpDiscuz - Syntax Highlighter free?
The code of wpDiscuz - Syntax Highlighter is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of wpDiscuz - Syntax Highlighter is this?
Version 1.0.8, released May 15, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update wpDiscuz - Syntax Highlighter?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of wpDiscuz - Syntax Highlighter automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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