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Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) vs Markdown on Save (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 on Save

Markdown on Save

5(2)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Markdown on Save has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has accumulated 116K+ total downloads while Markdown on Save has 12K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.3/5Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
►
Markdown on Save5/5
Total Reviews
84Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
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Markdown on Save2
Active Installs
1.0K+Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
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Markdown on Save70
Total Downloads
116K+Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
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Markdown on Save12K+
Support Resolution
N/AMarkdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown on SaveN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoMarkdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
◄
Markdown on Save1 year ago
First Released
2017Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown on Save2010
Age
9 yearsMarkdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown on Save16 years
WP Requires
6.2+Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown on Save6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown on Savefalse+
Business Model
FreeMarkdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown on SaveFree
Latest Version
4.2.1Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Markdown on Save1.3.1

Rating Breakdown

Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)

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

Markdown on Save

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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 on Save Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) or Markdown on Save more popular?
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has 1.0K+ active installations while Markdown on Save has 70. 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 on Save?
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has a 3.3/5 rating from 84 reviews, while Markdown on Save has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) and Markdown on Save free?
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) is free and Markdown on Save is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) or Markdown on Save?
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 on Save was last updated 1 year ago.

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