Enables syntax highlighting in the integrated source code editors. Supports PHP, HTML, CSS and JS.
As of April 2026, Power Code Editor is a WordPress blog plugin with 200 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 18K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.6+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 16 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle.
Helps you more effectively edit your themes or plugins when you only have access to a browser, by enabling syntax highlighting in WordPress’ integrated source code editors. Supports PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Please provide any feedback at http://anetech.eu/power-code-editor/
Everything is done in JavaScript on the client side.
At this time, the following browsers are supported:
* Firefox 1.5 or higher
* Internet Explorer 6 or higher
* Safari 3 or higher
* Opera 9.52 or higher
* Chrome
Licensed under the GNU GPL v2.
Uses the excellent CodeMirror JS library :
http://marijn.haverbeke.nl/codemirror/
| WordPress | 2.6+ requiredTested up to 2.9.2 |
| PHP | false+ required |
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Analysis and metrics by PluginSift.