# MD Block

> MD Block has 10+ active installs and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** MD Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**If you need to take the freedom of markdown then this is the plugin for you. MD Block gives you a Gutenberg Block so, you can easily write markdowns in your block editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,257
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (-4.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 27, 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:** Mehedi Hasan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mehedimi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/md-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 584 |
| [markdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/markdown/) | #55 | 158 |
| [writing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/writing/) | #23 | 95 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| markdown | >100 | 1,403 |
| writing | >100 | 3,641 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## 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 (1,872) | Oct 9, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 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 | 77/100 |
| 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 | 56/100 |
| 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 MD Block free?
Yes. MD Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is MD Block safe to use in 2026?
MD Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MD Block?
MD Block is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,257 times since it launched in August 2022. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MD Block work with WordPress 7.1?
MD 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 MD Block need?
MD Block requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was MD Block last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.1, was released on August 27, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes MD Block?
MD Block is developed and maintained by Mehedi Hasan.

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


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