# MarkBlocks – Markdown for Elementor

> MarkBlocks has 10+ active installs and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 57/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** MarkBlocks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

**Write Markdown in Elementor and convert it into editable widgets with syntax-highlighted code blocks.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 193
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (-25.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 57/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Farhan Ahmed (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ilfarhanahmed/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/markblocks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Code Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code-blocks/) | #2 | 5 |
| [elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/elementor/) | >100 | 1,252 |
| [markdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/markdown/) | #53 | 150 |
| [page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-builder/) | >100 | 361 |
| [syntax highlighting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syntax-highlighting/) | #11 | 32 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Code Blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| elementor | >100 | 6,484 |
| markdown | #67 | 1,330 |
| page builder | >100 | 8,522 |
| syntax highlighting | #80 | 347 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-manager/) | 500+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Aug 17, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [Vaaky Highlighter — Syntax Highlighter, Code Blocks, Line Numbers for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vaaky-highlighter/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | May 21, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 4 | [Code Blocks- online code compiler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-blocks-online-code-compiler/) | 10+ | — | May 26, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Smart Syntax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-syntax/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 27, 2016 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is MarkBlocks free?
Yes. MarkBlocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is MarkBlocks safe to use in 2026?
MarkBlocks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MarkBlocks?
MarkBlocks is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 193 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MarkBlocks work with WordPress 7.1?
MarkBlocks is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does MarkBlocks need?
MarkBlocks requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was MarkBlocks last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on August 1, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes MarkBlocks?
MarkBlocks is developed and maintained by Farhan Ahmed.

### What are the best alternatives to MarkBlocks?
The most popular alternatives to MarkBlocks are Code Manager (500+ installs), Vaaky Highlighter (10+ installs) and Code Blocks- online code co… (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/markblocks/ · Generated 2026-09-26 18:38 UTC by PageForge