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CodeColorer

By Dmytro Shteflyuk

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

CodeColorer Review - In-Depth Analysis

CodeColorer provides syntax highlighting for code snippets in posts, comments, and RSS feeds. It supports various languages and offers customizable themes.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 11+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5.1 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

CodeColorer lets you insert syntax-highlighted code snippets into posts, comments, and feeds. It bundles GeSHi 1.0.9.0 with maintenance patches for PHP and WordPress compatibility.

The plugin supports syntax highlighting in RSS feeds, inline code, and comments. It features line numbers, automatic documentation links, and intelligent scroll detection for code blocks.

CodeColorer includes predefined color themes and allows customization of syntax colors in a CSS file. It protects code from mangling by WordPress to ensure accurate display.

Comparing to Alternatives

CodeColorer is a popular syntax highlighting plugin with several alternatives available that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with 90.9% five-star reviews
Simple and effective code styling
Compatible with older WordPress versions
No pro version needed to access core features

Weaknesses

Known past security vulnerabilities fixed in recent updates
No active pro version with advanced features
May require classic editor plugin for best compatibility with newer WordPress versions
Limited recent updates mentioned in reviews

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 4.9 average rating and no negative reviews recorded.

Positive highlights

'Very nice plugin, that makes my shitty code look great.' — Steffen Voß
'Hope the author continue to update this plugin. IS the best plugin for code style.' — mariushosting
'I use this plugin to display code snippets in service documentation and it looks great.' — rob101011
'This is a great plugin and despite some quirks, it works great.' — hummdis

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past security issues requiring updates
Some quirks noted possibly due to WordPress compatibility
Requires classic editor plugin for full functionality with newer WordPress versions

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward and highly rated syntax highlighting plugin without needing advanced premium features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring the latest WordPress block editor compatibility or advanced premium features might find this plugin less suitable, especially given past security vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core syntax highlighting features with no apparent limitations.

Final Verdict

CodeColorer is a well-regarded syntax highlighting plugin praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, backed by very positive user reviews. It offers solid functionality without a paid version, making it accessible for most users.

However, users should be aware of its past security vulnerabilities that have been addressed in updates and consider compatibility with newer WordPress versions, as it may require the classic editor plugin for optimal use. Alternatives exist for those needing more advanced or modern features.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free CodeColorer plugin.

Syntax highlighting

Code snippets

Code coloring

Screenshots

FAQ

Go to the Settings > CodeColorer page in Site Admin and change the “Custom CSS Styles” option.

You can upload this file with the WordPress uploader or put it somewhere in the uploads folder, and then specify the relative path with the file="relative/path/to/file" attribute:

[cc_ruby file="test_project/main.rb"][/cc_ruby]

This snippet will insert code from the UPLOADS_DIR/test_project/main.rb file.

Contributors and developers

“CodeColorer” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Dmytro Shteflyuk

Free Version Docs

WPS

6.85

Average

Ratings

4.9 out of 5 | 11

Version

0.12.0

Last updated

1 month ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

7.1.3 or higher

PHP version

7.0 or higher

Languages

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CodeColorer Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (11)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (3)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.85

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