wpForo - Syntax Highlighter

Code pasted into a forum post as plain text is hard to read. Indentation blurs, keywords look like ordinary words, and long snippets turn into a wall of characters. This addon applies syntax highlighting to code in wpForo topics and replies, so members can share and review source code with less effort. It covers popular languages such as PHP, JavaScript, Python and Java, and niche ones such as Erlang, Prolog and Scheme.

The addon works inside the wpForo post editor, where a code toolbar button lets members insert snippets. Administrators choose which languages to enable and pick a highlighting style from the dashboard settings so code blocks fit the look of the forum. It needs a current release of wpForo to run. It suits technical forums, developer communities and any board where people regularly discuss code.

Features

• Wide programming language support: Highlights syntax for popular and niche languages, including PHP, JavaScript, Python, C#, Ruby, SQL and TypeScript, so members can post code in the language they use.
• Multiple highlighting styles: Choose from many highlighting themes in the dashboard settings and match the look of code blocks to your forum's design and color scheme.
• Toolbar button in the editor: A code button in the wpForo post editor lets members insert formatted code snippets and multiple scripts into a post without any technical steps.
• Enable only the languages you need: Administrators can turn specific programming languages on or off based on the focus of the forum, which keeps code display relevant and clean.
• Copy button on code blocks: Each code block has a built-in copy button, so visitors can copy a snippet to the clipboard in one click and use it right away.
• Built on highlight.js: The addon relies on the highlight.js JavaScript library to turn plain code into color-coded blocks that are easier to read and understand.
• Native wpForo integration: It works within the wpForo ecosystem and is configured from the forum's dashboard settings, with no complex setup beyond basic configuration.

Best for

• Developer communities running a wpForo forum
• Technical support and Q&A forums
• Programming tutorial and coding discussion boards