# Markup Markdown

> Markup Markdown has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews and 2.2K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 86/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Markup Markdown is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 86/100 on our health check.

**Disable Wordpress's native Gutenberg or TinyMCE editor in favor of a Markdown editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 54,207
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,172 (+313.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 11 reviews
- **Health score:** 86/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 4.0.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 8, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 7.2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pierre-Henri Lavigne (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/peter202202/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/markup-markdown/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | #77 | 579 |
| [markdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/markdown/) | #3 | 154 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| markdown | #1 | 1,347 |

## Version adoption

- 3.25: 48.5%
- 4.0: 31.1%
- 3.24: 6.5%
- 3.20: 6.4%
- Other: 7.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elementor/) | 10M+ | 4.5/5 (7,312) | Sep 30, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor/) | 8M+ | 4.9/5 (1,248) | May 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-widgets/) | 2M+ | 4.9/5 (272) | Dec 8, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [User Role Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-role-editor/) | 700K+ | 4.5/5 (288) | Sep 25, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Sep 30, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-gutenberg/) | 500K+ | 5/5 (735) | Jul 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 9 | [Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pagelayer/) | 400K+ | 3.9/5 (103) | Sep 24, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Aug 18, 2026 | 81/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Markup Markdown free?
Yes. Markup Markdown is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is Markup Markdown safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Markup Markdown is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 86/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Markup Markdown?
Markup Markdown is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 54,207 times since it launched in January 2022. It was downloaded 2,172 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Markup Markdown work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Markup Markdown up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does Markup Markdown need?
Markup Markdown requires PHP 7.2.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Markup Markdown last updated?
The latest version, 4.0.2, was released on September 8, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Markup Markdown?
Markup Markdown is developed and maintained by Pierre-Henri Lavigne.

### What are the best alternatives to Markup Markdown?
The most popular alternatives to Markup Markdown are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), Classic Editor (8M+ installs) and Classic Widgets (2M+ installs).


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