Syntax Highlighter

This extension enables syntax highlighting for every pre element on any page

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-07-21
Users: 819
Rating: 3.86 (7)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2016-10-14)
Creation date: 2016-10-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Size: 60.55K

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Extension summary

Syntax Highlighter lets you highlight any

 tag on any website. To highlight these it uses highlightjs <highlightjs.org> and its themes.

User reviews

worked on this page https://gokit.io/examples/stringsvc.html
by Taylor Michels, 2021-11-11

Doesn't work at all. No privacy practice information either, so without having checked the extension code, I'd be cautious about using this (well, since it doesn't work, it's really a no brainer...).
by Lasse Kristiansen, 2021-06-28

works surprisingly well for highlighting code blocks in the official python docs
by Reece Mathews, 2021-03-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Syntax Highlighter requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Syntax Highlighter may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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