# Shownotes

> Shownotes has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 191 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Shownotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**simplifies Show Notes, write them in OSF, get them as HTML**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 5,795
- **Downloads (30 days):** 191 (+29.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5.7
- **Last updated:** Dec 15, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Simon Waldherr (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/simonwaldherr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shownotes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [markup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/markup/) | #10 | 29 |
| [md](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/md/) | #2 | 6 |
| [osf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/osf/) | #1 | 1 |
| [podlove](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/podlove/) | #3 | 4 |
| [shownotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shownotes/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| markup | >100 | 4,255 |
| md | >100 | 697 |
| osf | #2 | 2 |
| podlove | #8 | 8 |
| shownotes | #1 | 4 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/preserved-html-editor-markup-plus/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (36) | Dec 11, 2019 | 41/100 |
| 2 | [Markup by Attribute for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/markup-by-attribute-for-woocommerce/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (28) | Sep 21, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Preserved HTML Editor Markup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/preserved-html-editor-markup/) | 600+ | 5/5 (42) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 4 | [SCHEMA for Article](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/schema-for-article/) | 200+ | 4.8/5 (5) | Oct 28, 2018 | 37/100 |
| 5 | [Code Markup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-markup/) | 200+ | — | Apr 14, 2008 | 26/100 |
| 6 | [51Blocks JSON Schema Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/51blocks-json-schema/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Jun 28, 2015 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [Remove Empty P](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-empty-p/) | 90+ | — | Sep 29, 2014 | 25/100 |
| 8 | [Prettify Code Syntax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prettify-code-syntax/) | 70+ | 4.2/5 (12) | Mar 21, 2013 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Parsedown for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parsedown-wp/) | 60+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 24, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 11 | [Storefront Visual Hook Guide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/storefront-visual-guide/) | 40+ | 4.7/5 (9) | Feb 19, 2021 | 35/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Shownotes safe to use in 2026?
Shownotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Shownotes?
Shownotes is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,795 times since it launched in May 2013. It was downloaded 191 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Shownotes work with WordPress 7.1?
Shownotes is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Shownotes last updated?
The latest version, 0.5.7, was released on December 15, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Shownotes?
Shownotes is developed and maintained by Simon Waldherr.

### What are the best alternatives to Shownotes?
The most popular alternatives to Shownotes are Preserved HTML Editor Marku… (3K+ installs), Markup by Attribute for Woo… (2K+ installs) and Preserved HTML Editor Markup (600+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shownotes/ · Generated 2026-10-10 13:04 UTC by PageForge