Mytory Markdown vs Shownotes (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Mytory Markdown has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (40 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mytory Markdown has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while Shownotes has 4.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Mytory Markdown | Shownotes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 40 | 40 | |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 4.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Age | 13 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | false+ | 4.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.5 | 0.5.7 |
Rating
5/5Mytory Markdown
Shownotes5/5
Total Reviews
8Mytory Markdown
◄Shownotes1
Active Installs
40Mytory Markdown
Shownotes40
Total Downloads
10K+Mytory Markdown
◄Shownotes4.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AMytory Markdown
ShownotesN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoMytory Markdown
◄Shownotes4 years ago
First Released
2013Mytory Markdown
Shownotes2013
Age
13 yearsMytory Markdown
Shownotes13 years
WP Requires
false+Mytory Markdown
Shownotes4.3+
PHP Requires
false+Mytory Markdown
Shownotesfalse+
Business Model
FreeMytory Markdown
ShownotesFree
Latest Version
1.6.5Mytory Markdown
Shownotes0.5.7
Rating Breakdown
Mytory Markdown
5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Shownotes
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mytory Markdown or Shownotes more popular?
Mytory Markdown has 40 active installations while Shownotes has 40. Shownotes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mytory Markdown or Shownotes?
Mytory Markdown has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Shownotes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Mytory Markdown and Shownotes free?
Mytory Markdown is free and Shownotes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mytory Markdown or Shownotes?
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?
Mytory Markdown was last updated 3 years ago and Shownotes was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.