Import Markdown – Versatile Markdown… vs Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Import Markdown – Versatile Markdown…
2.0K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Import Markdown – Versatile Markdown… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Import Markdown – Versatile Markdown… has accumulated 34K+ total downloads while Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has 116K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Import Markdown – Versatile Markdown… | Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 84 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 34K+ | ► | 116K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Age | 8 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | 6.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.15 | 4.2.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Import Markdown – Versatile Markdown…
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Import Markdown – Versatile Markdown… averaged approximately 20 daily downloads while Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) averaged 11.
Recent Reviews
Import Markdown – Versatile Markdown… Reviews
So Awesome!
Works perfectly! Thank you so much.
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) Reviews
No markdown
I would have to agree with the other reviews/comments. No markdown.
can’t use markdown editor!!
can’t use markdown editor!!
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.
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