Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Quickly edit content in your WordPress site by getting an immersive, peaceful and natural writing experience with the coolest editor.
3.3(84 reviews)
·1.0K+ active installs·Updated 3 months agoAs of April 2026, Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) is a WordPress editor plugin with 1.0K+ active installations and a 3.3/5 rating from 84 reviews. It has been downloaded 116K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 6.2+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Downloads are up 14% this week. Top alternative: Elementor Website Builder – more than….
3.3/584 reviews
1.0K+active installs
116K+total downloads
9 yearssince 2017
Overview
If you want to quickly edit content in WordPress without thinking about blocks, Markdown Editor is the choice for you! Get an immersive, peaceful and natural writing experience with the coolest editor – Markdown Editor.
Whether you are a Markdown fan or newbie as a Markdown writer, you will love Markdown Editor. This is the simplest plugin for a developer to write content in WordPress.
Using technology at night time can have a negative effect on your eyesight.
Markdown Editor will also darken the colors of your admin dashboard making it easier for you to work at night.
Use Markdown Editor plugin to create a stunning dark version for your WordPress admin dashboard. Dark Mode works automatically as per their preferred operating system preference.
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Ratings & Reviews
3.384 reviews
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Recent Reviews
No markdown
by leanderlindahl·3 months ago
I would have to agree with the other reviews/comments. No markdown.
can’t use markdown editor!!
by dramsuko·9 months ago
can’t use markdown editor!!
Plugin doesn’t deliver markdown
by jakeparis·1 year ago
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.
Default is just dark mode plugin – Markdown is premium only.
by remotetohome·1 year ago
Most misleading plugin I’ve ever installed. Even with the updated title of “WP Markdown Editor” the base functionality only enables a “dark mode” theme. The actual markdown editor is a premium only option.
Can’t believe this app is allowed on WP with this title.
- This topic was modified 1 year, 7 months ago by remotetohome. Reason: proper 1 star
Nuclear bright white editor
by Michael H.·1 year ago
The editor is still nuclear bright white and there is no option to switch it to a neat dark theme – even though it is stated in the description and shown in the video. Please: Fix this or state it in the first paragraph of the description. A dark theme, that is #FFF white, is really… wrong. Tested in Firefox on FreeBSD.
- This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by Michael H..
- This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by Michael H..
Download Trends
Today: 9Yesterday: 9This week: 82Period total: 6K
Compatibility
| WordPress | 6.2+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
Version Adoption
v4.2
52.6%
v4.1
33.8%
v3.2
7.7%
Other
5.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
4.2.1
- Improvement: Enhanced compatibility to support WordPress 6.9
Contributors
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