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Add Admin CSS vs Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Add Admin CSS

Add Admin CSS

4.9(35)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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VS
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)

Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)

3.3(84)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Add Admin CSS has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 35 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Add Admin CSS has accumulated 140K+ total downloads while Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has 116K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Add Admin CSS
◄
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)3.3/5
Total Reviews
35Add Admin CSS
►
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)84
Active Installs
10K+Add Admin CSS
◄
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)1.0K+
Total Downloads
140K+Add Admin CSS
◄
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)116K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdd Admin CSS
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoAdd Admin CSS
►
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)3 months ago
First Released
2011Add Admin CSS
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)2017
Age
15 yearsAdd Admin CSS
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)9 years
WP Requires
5.5+Add Admin CSS
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)6.2+
PHP Requires
false+Add Admin CSS
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)7.4+
Business Model
FreeAdd Admin CSS
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)Free
Latest Version
2.5.1Add Admin CSS
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)4.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Add Admin CSS

4.9/5(35 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
3%
1
0%

Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)

3.3/5(84 reviews)
5
52%
4
4%
3
4%
2
2%
1
38%

Recent Reviews

Add Admin CSS Reviews

by ellencarnahan

Very Nice Perk

I really like to customize my admin experience, and installed this plugin to distinguish the icons when other plugin developers default to things like “post icon.” Seems to lack support but that is ho

by mikeecho

AWESOME

Awesome plugin, works fantastic Well done!

by ipchania

Working great !!!

Working great !!!

Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) Reviews

by leanderlindahl

No markdown

I would have to agree with the other reviews/comments. No markdown.

by dramsuko

can’t use markdown editor!!

can’t use markdown editor!!

by jakeparis

Plugin doesn’t deliver markdown

I believe this plugin is in violation of the WordPress terms. You can’t access its main feature “markdown editor” without paying. The free version only has a dark mode/light mode toggle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Add Admin CSS or Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) more popular?
Add Admin CSS has 10K+ active installations while Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has 1.0K+. Add Admin CSS is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Add Admin CSS or Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)?
Add Admin CSS has a 4.9/5 rating from 35 reviews, while Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has a 3.3/5 rating from 84 reviews.
Are Add Admin CSS and Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) free?
Add Admin CSS is free and Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Add Admin CSS or Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Add Admin CSS was last updated 3 months ago and Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) was last updated 3 months ago.

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