Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus vs Parsedown for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus
4.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Parsedown for WordPress has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus has accumulated 49K+ total downloads while Parsedown for WordPress has 2.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus | Parsedown for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 49K+ | ◄ | 2.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Age | 12 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.2.1+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.4 | 0.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus Reviews
2022 and still working. Bravo
This plugin is for advanced wordpress users.
No use – Don’t install
Text Centering not Works. So many files. Instead use Simple single file Plugin – “Protect schema.org markup in HTML editor”
Meh
Yeah, it doing it’s job – wordpress now don’t f*ck up all my code after switching to visual editor, but now text editor looks like one big paragraph and completely unreadable, maybe it’s ok for someon
Parsedown for WordPress Reviews
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