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Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) vs MetaParsedown (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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MetaParsedown

MetaParsedown

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 6 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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has accumulated 116K+ total downloads while MetaParsedown has 1.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.3/5Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
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MetaParsedownN/A
Total Reviews
84Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
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MetaParsedown0
Active Installs
1.0K+Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
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MetaParsedown0
Total Downloads
116K+Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
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MetaParsedown1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AMarkdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
MetaParsedownN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoMarkdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
◄
MetaParsedown6 years ago
First Released
2017Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
MetaParsedown2019
Age
9 yearsMarkdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
MetaParsedown7 years
WP Requires
6.2+Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
MetaParsedown5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
MetaParsedown7.0+
Business Model
FreeMarkdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
MetaParsedownFree
Latest Version
4.2.1Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
MetaParsedown1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)

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

MetaParsedown

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.

MetaParsedown Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) or MetaParsedown more popular?
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has 1.0K+ active installations while MetaParsedown has 0. 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 MetaParsedown?
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has a 3.3/5 rating from 84 reviews, while MetaParsedown has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) and MetaParsedown free?
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) is free and MetaParsedown is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) or MetaParsedown?
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 MetaParsedown was last updated 6 years ago.

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