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Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) vs Markdown Highlighter (2026)

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

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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Markdown Highlighter

Markdown Highlighter

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has a higher user rating (3.3/5 from 84 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has accumulated 116K+ total downloads while Markdown Highlighter has 4.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.3/5Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
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Markdown HighlighterN/A
Total Reviews
84Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
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Markdown Highlighter0
Active Installs
1.0K+Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
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Markdown Highlighter10
Total Downloads
116K+Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
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Markdown Highlighter4.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AMarkdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown HighlighterN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoMarkdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
◄
Markdown Highlighter9 years ago
First Released
2017Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown Highlighter2016
Age
9 yearsMarkdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown Highlighter10 years
WP Requires
6.2+Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown Highlighter3.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown Highlighterfalse+
Business Model
FreeMarkdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown HighlighterFree
Latest Version
4.2.1Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown Highlighter0.1

Rating Breakdown

Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)

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

Markdown Highlighter

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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.

Markdown Highlighter Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) or Markdown Highlighter more popular?
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has 1.0K+ active installations while Markdown Highlighter has 10. Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) or Markdown Highlighter?
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has a 3.3/5 rating from 84 reviews, while Markdown Highlighter has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) and Markdown Highlighter free?
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) is free and Markdown Highlighter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) or Markdown Highlighter?
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?
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) was last updated 3 months ago and Markdown Highlighter was last updated 9 years ago.

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