# Markdown Comment Block

> Markdown Comment Block has 300+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 335 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Markdown Comment Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

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

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 11,411
- **Downloads (30 days):** 335 (+12% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 14, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rich Tabor (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/richtabor/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/markdown-comment-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,002 |
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | >100 | 606 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | #89 | 1,015 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,295 |
| [markdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/markdown/) | #12 | 155 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| comments | >100 | 8,928 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,869 |
| markdown | #55 | 1,365 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 88.7%
- 0.1: 11.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 8, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Markdown Comment Block safe to use in 2026?
Markdown Comment Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Markdown Comment Block?
Markdown Comment Block is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,411 times since it launched in June 2021. It was downloaded 335 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Markdown Comment Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Markdown Comment Block is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Markdown Comment Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 14, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Markdown Comment Block?
Markdown Comment Block is developed and maintained by Rich Tabor.

### What are the best alternatives to Markdown Comment Block?
The most popular alternatives to Markdown Comment Block are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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