Youbou Code Block
Code block with syntax highlighting for gutenberg editor.
Solid choice
Youbou Code Block is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Youbou Code Block stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| code highlighting | >100 |
| copy to clipboard | >100 |
| Gutenberg block | >100 |
| programming languages | #65 |
| syntax highlighting | >100 |
About Youbou Code Block
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
The Youbou Code Block is a Gutenberg block plugin for WordPress that allows users to easily add syntax-highlighted code snippets to their posts and pages. This plugin supports a wide range of programming languages and includes a convenient copy-to-clipboard functionality.
Features
- Syntax highlighting for various programming languages
- Supports the following languages:
- HTML
- CSS
- SCSS
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- PHP
- Ruby
- Python
- Swift
- C
- C#
- C++
- Objective-C
- SQL
- JSON
- Bash
- Git
- Copy-to-clipboard functionality for code snippets
- Easy to use Gutenberg block interface
Development
Use the Node version in .nvmrc, then run npm ci, composer install, npm test, and npm run build.
Run npm run test:browser after installing Chromium with npx playwright install chromium.
Run the configured lint commands and Plugin Check before publishing. npm run release builds a production ZIP with its Composer autoloader in release/; it does not deploy the plugin.
Regenerate messages with npm run i18n:pot. When translated PO files are available, use npm run i18n:json to produce catalogs mapped to the shipped bundles. No translations are fabricated by these commands.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. For more information, see http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html.
Installation
- Upload the complete release ZIP through the WordPress plugins screen, or extract it into
/wp-content/plugins/youbou-code-block. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Navigate to the Gutenberg editor and add the ‘Youbou Code Block’ to your post or page.
- Select the programming language and add your code.
Frequently asked questions
What programming languages are supported?
The plugin supports the following languages: * HTML * CSS * SCSS * JavaScript * TypeScript * PHP * Ruby * Python * Swift * C * C# * C++ * Objective-C * SQL * JSON * Bash * Git
How do I use the copy-to-clipboard functionality?
Use the ‘Copy code’ button above the code block. It is available with a keyboard or touch. If clipboard access fails, select the code and press Ctrl+C or Command+C.
Will updating repair code previously changed by HTML entity decoding?
Version 1.0.1 preserves literal entities in newly saved code. It preserves the text parsed from existing blocks, but cannot infer the original spelling of code already changed by earlier versions. Restore that text from a revision or your original source if necessary.
Changelog
Includes a Prism security fix and code-preservation improvements. Previously altered code cannot be reconstructed automatically; review it against your original source if needed.
1.0.1
- Preserve literal HTML entities when saving and reopening code.
- Update Prism to 1.30.0 and isolate highlighting and styles to this block.
- Improve keyboard focus, editor labels, translated copy feedback, and clipboard fallback handling.
- Correct minimum-version checks, translation paths, and release packaging.
1.0
- Initial release of the Code Highlighting Block plugin.
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FAQ
Youbou Code Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Youbou Code Block free?
Yes. Youbou Code Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Youbou Code Block safe to use in 2026?
Youbou Code Block is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Youbou Code Block?
Youbou Code Block is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,679 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.
Does Youbou Code Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Youbou Code Block up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.1 or newer.
What PHP version does Youbou Code Block need?
Youbou Code Block requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Youbou Code Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on October 11, 2026 (3 days ago).
Who makes Youbou Code Block?
Youbou Code Block is developed and maintained by Youssef Bouhlal.
What are the best alternatives to Youbou Code Block?
The most popular alternatives to Youbou Code Block are Syntax-highlighting Code Bl… (1K+ installs), Code Block Syntax Highlight… (500+ installs) and Better WordPress Syntax Hig… (60+ installs).
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