MD Block
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.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where MD Block stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| editor | >100 |
| markdown | >100 |
| writing | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About MD Block
From the official readme · v0.1.1Description
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.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/md-blockdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe?
Yes. All HTML are excepted by default, So no custom HTML will not render in the browser.
For developers
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FAQ
MD Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
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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