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SmartAss Highlighter

SmartAss Highlighter is extremely simple and easy to use syntax highlighter for your code. Shortcode - [highlighter]

By th3pirat3·Wp Code·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 10 years ago
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As of April 2026, SmartAss Highlighter is a WordPress wp code plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.7+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Code Highlight.

0/5Rating
10active installs
2.2K+total downloads
11 yearssince 2015

Overview

  • SmartAss Highlighter is a simple and easy to use code prettifier for wordpress.
  • The code between <pre> and </pre> tags is highlighted.
  • Almost all languages are supported, no need to mention the code language.
  • Customizable for each post, use [highlighter] shortcode to enable for particular post.
  • To change theme, modify highlighter.css in the plugin directory.
  • Button is available for both editor modes, i.e., Visual and Text editor.
  • Line Numbers are ON by default but can be turned OFF by using modified shortcode [highlighter line=0]
  • IMPORTANT – This plugin would not be updated very frequently, updates (if required) may delay

Basic Usage

  1. Switch to Text Only Mode, Go to “Edit my profile” and then check “Disable the visual editor when writing”
  2. Creat…
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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress2.7+ requiredTested up to 4.2.39
PHPfalse+ required

Top Alternatives to SmartAss Highlighter

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WP Code Highlight
3.9200 installsUpdated 11 years ago
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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0

  • First release
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

th3pirat3th3pirat3
Plugin Info
Version
1.0
Last Updated
May 9, 2015
WP Requires
2.7+
Tested Up To
4.2.39
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
2.2K+
Added
Jan 15, 2015
Business
Free

Tags

wp codesmartasshighlightercode highlighterwordpress code highlight

Developer

T
th3pirat3
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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