Shownotes vs Markdown Webhook (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, Shownotes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (40 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shownotes has accumulated 4.9K+ total downloads while Markdown Webhook has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Shownotes | Markdown Webhook | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 40 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 4.9K+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2017 | |
| Age | 13 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.3+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.5.7 | 1.1 |
Rating
5/5Shownotes
◄Markdown WebhookN/A
Total Reviews
1Shownotes
◄Markdown Webhook0
Active Installs
40Shownotes
◄Markdown Webhook0
Total Downloads
4.9K+Shownotes
◄Markdown Webhook1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AShownotes
Markdown WebhookN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoShownotes
◄Markdown Webhook8 years ago
First Released
2013Shownotes
Markdown Webhook2017
Age
13 yearsShownotes
Markdown Webhook9 years
WP Requires
4.3+Shownotes
Markdown Webhook4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Shownotes
Markdown Webhook7.0+
Business Model
FreeShownotes
Markdown WebhookFree
Latest Version
0.5.7Shownotes
Markdown Webhook1.1
Rating Breakdown
Shownotes
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Markdown Webhook
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shownotes or Markdown Webhook more popular?
Shownotes has 40 active installations while Markdown Webhook has 0. Shownotes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shownotes or Markdown Webhook?
Shownotes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Markdown Webhook has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Shownotes and Markdown Webhook free?
Shownotes is free and Markdown Webhook is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shownotes or Markdown Webhook?
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?
Shownotes was last updated 4 years ago and Markdown Webhook was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.