Slate Admin Theme 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, Slate Admin Theme has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 44 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Slate Admin Theme has accumulated 141K+ total downloads while Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has 116K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Slate Admin Theme | Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 3.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 44 | ► | 84 |
| Active Installs | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 141K+ | ◄ | 116K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Age | 12 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 6.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.4 | 4.2.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Slate Admin Theme
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Slate Admin Theme averaged approximately 7 daily downloads while Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) averaged 11.
Recent Reviews
Slate Admin Theme Reviews
It’s beautiful
Slate make wp=admin a pleasure to use.
Cant save customizer after installing this plugin
This plugin now pretty much destroys the customizer as well as UX builder. Do not download. Very buggy
Good
This admin theme is particularly well thought for High resolution screens so it’s better than default theme.
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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