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Sunburst Code Prettify

Uses Highlight.js with the Sunburst syntax theme to elegantly highlight code.

By Rachel Baker·Code·Free
5(1 reviews)
·30 active installs·Updated 13 years ago
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As of April 2026, Sunburst Code Prettify is a WordPress code plugin with 30 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 5.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +….

5/51 reviews
30active installs
5.3K+total downloads
14 yearssince 2012

Overview

This plugin uses the Sunburst theme, a colorful and high contrast dark theme to highlight your code syntax with Highlight.js. Highlight.js is accurate, fast, lightweight and easy to use.

Usage

Short-code method:

  1. From within a WordPress page or post, wrap the [prettify][/prettify] shortcode around the code snippet you wish to highlight.
  2. You can specify a language by specifying the language extension inside the shortcode.
    Example:
    [prettify class=”html”][/prettify]
  3. The shortcode will work from within either the Visual or HTML editor.

Non-short-code method:

  1. Wrap your code snippets in “

    .

  2. You can specify a language by specifying a class in the element.
    Example:
    <pre><code class="html">

Sunburst Only

This plugin only contains the CSS file for the Sunburst t…

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Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.1+ requiredTested up to 3.4.2
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

2.2.0

  • Changed syntax highlight script to Highlight.js for more accurate code detection.
  • Improved content stripping rules for WordPress code editor when the [prettify]...[/prettify] is wrapped around content.
  • Improved Sunburst CSS styles
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Rachel BakerRachel Baker
Plugin Info
Version
2.2.0
Last Updated
May 2, 2012
WP Requires
3.1+
Tested Up To
3.4.2
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
30
Downloads
5.3K+
Added
Feb 15, 2012
Business
Free

Tags

codesyntaxsunbursthighlightprogramming

Developer

R
Rachel Baker
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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