# Markdeep Block

> Markdeep Block has <10 active installs and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Markdeep Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Markdeep Block is a WordPress plugin for adding Gutenberg blocks supporting Markdeep syntax.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,704
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 28, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** neffff (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/neffff/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/markdeep-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [diagrams](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/diagrams/) | #3 | 3 |
| [graphics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/graphics/) | #7 | 9 |
| [markdeep](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/markdeep/) | #1 | 1 |
| [markdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/markdown/) | >100 | 155 |
| [MathJaX](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mathjax/) | #7 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| diagrams | >100 | 142 |
| graphics | >100 | 734 |
| markdeep | #1 | 1 |
| markdown | >100 | 1,358 |
| MathJaX | #14 | 19 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [MerPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/merpress/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 4, 2025 | 26/100 |
| 2 | [GutenDraw – Visualize Ideas with Excalidraw](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gutendraw/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 12, 2026 | 53/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Markdeep Block safe to use in 2026?
Markdeep Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Markdeep Block?
Markdeep Block is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,704 times since it launched in July 2022. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Markdeep Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Markdeep Block is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Markdeep Block need?
Markdeep Block requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Markdeep Block last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.2, was released on December 28, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Markdeep Block?
Markdeep Block is developed and maintained by neffff.

### What are the best alternatives to Markdeep Block?
The most popular alternatives to Markdeep Block are MerPress (1K+ installs) and GutenDraw (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/markdeep-block/ · Generated 2026-10-07 14:03 UTC by PageForge