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wpForo Syntax Highlighter
wpForo Syntax Highlighter by gVectors Team is an addon for the wpForo forum plugin. It turns plain code snippets in forum posts into color-coded, readable blocks, so members can share and read source code more easily.
- Version
- 3.0.2
- Released
- Sep 16, 2024
- Developer
- wpForo
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.19 a year on its own
What’s new in wpForo Syntax Highlighter 3.0.2
Version 3.0.2
Latest
- NewCode ‘Copy’ button
What it does
Code pasted into a forum post as plain text is hard to scan, especially when it runs long or mixes several languages. This addon fixes that by using the highlight.js JavaScript library to apply syntax highlighting to code inside wpForo discussions. It covers popular languages like PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, Ruby, SQL and TypeScript, along with less common ones such as Erlang, Prolog and Scheme. That makes it a natural fit for technical forums and developer communities.
It works inside the wpForo post editor, where members click a [<>] toolbar button to insert code samples, and they can add several scripts to a single post. Admins choose which languages are enabled from the dashboard settings, which keeps the options relevant to the forum's focus. They can also pick a highlighting style that matches the site's look. Each code block includes a copy button so readers can grab a snippet in one click. The addon requires a recent release of the wpForo plugin.
Best for
- Developer communities running wpForo forums
- Technical support forums where users share code
- Programming education and coding help sites
Features
Broad language coverage
Highlights code in many languages, from PHP, JavaScript, Python and SQL to niche ones like Erlang, Prolog and Scheme, using the highlight.js library.
Selectable highlighting styles
Choose from dozens of syntax highlighting themes in the dashboard settings so code blocks match the colors and design of your forum.
Code toolbar button
A [<>] button in the wpForo post editor lets members insert formatted code snippets into their posts without typing any markup by hand.
Multiple snippets per post
Members can add several scripts and code samples to one post, which helps when comparing approaches or sharing related files.
Language enablement controls
Admins can turn specific programming languages on or off, keeping the code options focused on the topics your community actually discusses.
Copy to clipboard button
Every code block gets a copy button, so visitors can copy a snippet in one click instead of selecting the text manually.
wpForo Syntax Highlighter older versions
- 3.0.1Apr 26, 20241 new
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about wpForo Syntax Highlighter
Does this work without the wpForo plugin?
No. It is an addon built specifically for the wpForo forum plugin and needs a recent wpForo release to run. It hooks into the wpForo post editor and adds highlighting to code shared in forum posts.
Which programming languages can it highlight?
It uses the highlight.js library and covers a wide range, including PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, Ruby, SQL and TypeScript, plus less common languages such as Erlang, Prolog and Scheme. Admins can enable only the languages their forum needs.
Can I change how the highlighted code looks?
Yes. The dashboard settings let you pick from dozens of syntax highlighting styles, so you can choose a color scheme that fits your forum's design and keeps code easy to read.
Can readers copy code from posts easily?
Yes. Each highlighted code block includes a copy button, letting visitors copy the whole snippet to their clipboard in one click without selecting text by hand.
Is wpForo Syntax Highlighter free?
The code of wpForo 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 wpForo Syntax Highlighter is this?
Version 3.0.2, released Sep 16, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update wpForo Syntax Highlighter?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of wpForo Syntax Highlighter automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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