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Markdown Comment Block

Add markdown inspired comments to posts that render only within the block editor.

By Rich Tabor·Block·Free
5(1 reviews)
·300 active installs·Updated 1 year ago
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As of April 2026, Markdown Comment Block is a WordPress block plugin with 300 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 9.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.7+ and PHP 7.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2021. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website….

5/51 reviews
300active installs
9.3K+total downloads
5 yearssince 2021

Overview

Comments that only render in the block editor

I honestly enjoy drafting articles either locally in Ulysses, or on my blog using the Iceberg Editor. While I do love Iceberg, once I publish an article I typically bring back the default Gutenberg experience — thus removing any comments I previously added.

Having the ability to add, and keep, any relevant editing comments within my posts, without rendering them on the front-end, means that I am freed up to mentally jot any idea down without thinking about it. It is simply natural and convenient.

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What’s interesting about Markdown Comment:

1. Editor only

The block only renders within the editor. For developers reading this, that means there’s no save function. I don’t want my unfinished ideas, remi…

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Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress5.7+ requiredTested up to 6.6.5
PHP7.0+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Set default control for text color
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Rich TaborRich Tabor
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.0
Last Updated
Jul 14, 2024
WP Requires
5.7+
Tested Up To
6.6.5
PHP Requires
7.0+
Active Installs
300
Downloads
9.3K+
Added
Jun 25, 2021
Business
Free

Tags

blockblockscommentsmarkdowngutenberg

Developer

R
Rich Tabor
5 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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