Markup 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.
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Markup Markdown has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Markup Markdown has accumulated 49K+ total downloads while Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has 116K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Markup Markdown | Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ► | 84 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 49K+ | ► | 116K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2017 | |
| Age | 4 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 6.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2.0+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.25.1 | 4.2.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Markup Markdown
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Markup Markdown averaged approximately 31 daily downloads while Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) averaged 11.
Recent Reviews
Markup Markdown Reviews
good…but…
my theme added some module needs gutenberg. sometimes i need those modules and sometimes i need markdown. is there some method to choose the editor before create an article?
Returning JOY to writing in WordPress after Gutenberg
This plugin returned 1000% of the joy of writing back into WordPress that I haven’t experienced since the change to Gutenberg. Thank you so much it’s exactly what I wanted my writing practice to feel
WordPress never felt to clean…
OMG, what an awesome plugin! It makes posting on WP an actual joy. I now wake up in the morning and say, “Good morning, honey. I’ll kiss you right after my first post using Markup Markdown. But don’t
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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