Highlite – Simple Frontend Text Highlighter
| Developer | sacredwp |
|---|---|
| Update Time | June 10, 2025, 1:49 a.m. |
| PHP Version: | 7.4 + |
| WordPress Version: | 6.8 |
| Copyright: | GPLv2 or later |
| Copyright URL: | Copyright Information |
Description:
Highlite is a minimal, easy-to-use WordPress plugin that lets logged-in users highlight text directly on the frontend. Designed for content-rich websites like educational blogs, documentation, and reader-friendly platforms.
Key Features:
- 🖍️ Highlight text in yellow with a single click
- 💾 Highlights are saved per user and post
- 🧱 Supports inline and block (e.g., paragraphs, list items) selections
- ❌ Click to delete highlights
- ⚙️ Enable or disable on specific post types via settings
- 🔐 Only logged-in users can highlight (guests are prompted to log in)
- 🚫 Automatically deactivates if Highlite Pro is active (no conflict)
Installation:
- Upload the
highlitefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Highlite and select which post types should support highlighting.
Changelog:
1.0.0
- Initial public release
- Frontend text highlighting with a single yellow color
- Save/delete highlights per user and post
- Settings page for enabling per post type
- Auto-disable when Pro version is active