# Advanced Custom Fields: Markdown Field

> Advanced Custom Fields: Markdown… has 100+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**Adds a markdown-field, which is really just a textarea with some extra tools and features that makes writing markdown more visually appealing. Themes for the editor, the preview-mode and for syntax-highlighting is…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 6,301
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+44.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.4
- **Last updated:** Oct 9, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jensnilsson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jensnilsson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-markdown/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [acf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/acf/) | >100 | 353 |
| [acf4](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/acf4/) | #4 | 5 |
| [acf5](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/acf5/) | #2 | 3 |
| [advanced custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advanced-custom-fields/) | #65 | 141 |
| [custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-fields/) | #80 | 298 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| acf | >100 | 1,587 |
| acf4 | #4 | 13 |
| acf5 | #8 | 20 |
| advanced custom fields | >100 | 5,352 |
| custom fields | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (1,440) | Sep 10, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [ACF Content Analysis for Yoast SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-content-analysis-for-yoast-seo/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (35) | Aug 18, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-font-awesome/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (36) | Aug 25, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [ACF Photo Gallery Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/navz-photo-gallery/) | 60K+ | 4/5 (29) | Dec 26, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 6 | [Table Field Add-on for ACF and SCF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-table-field/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (59) | Sep 14, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 7 | [Really Simple CSV Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-csv-importer/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (107) | Jul 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Gravity Forms Add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-gravityforms-add-on/) | 30K+ | 4.2/5 (14) | Dec 2, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [ACF Quick Edit Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-quickedit-fields/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (43) | Jan 11, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Image Aspect Ratio Crop Field for Advanced Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-image-aspect-ratio-crop/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (27) | Sep 10, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow… free?
Yes. Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow… safe to use in 2026?
Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow…?
Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow… is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,301 times since it launched in October 2014. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow… work with WordPress 7.1?
Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow… is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow… last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.4, was released on October 9, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow…?
Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow… is developed and maintained by jensnilsson.

### What are the best alternatives to Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow…?
The most popular alternatives to Advanced Custom Fields: Markdow… are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), ACF Content Analysis for Yo… (100K+ installs) and Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… (100K+ installs).


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