Bristlecone Markdown
v1.3.0by Bristlecone IT Services · updated 1 month ago
Write in Markdown without Jetpack. Block editor, Classic Editor, comments, and iA Writer publishing, with iA Writer-aligned syntax.
- Rank
- #56,010
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 337
- 337 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Bristlecone Markdown at a glance
Bristlecone Markdown is a WordPress plugin by Bristlecone IT Services with fewer than 10 active installs, the #56,010 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3.0 came out on Sep 28, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 105 plugins tagged “writing”, it ranks #56. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats82 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Bristlecone Markdown |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
Rank over time
#56,010 · down 469 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #56,010 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #50,058 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #62,252 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #50,052 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #50,943 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #63,464 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #50,073 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #58,069 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #67,909 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #69,524 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #55,541 |
Growth %
Average -1.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -28.57% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +75.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -42.86% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +40.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +66.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -71.43% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #69524 → #62252Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.4
- First released
- Sep 18, 2026
- Last updated
- Sep 28, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Bristlecone Markdown
How many websites use Bristlecone Markdown?
Bristlecone Markdown is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #56,010 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Bristlecone Markdown been downloaded?
337 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Bristlecone Markdown last updated?
Version 1.3.0 came out on Sep 28, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Bristlecone Markdown compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Bristlecone Markdown still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Bristlecone Markdown have?
No one has reviewed Bristlecone Markdown on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Bristlecone Markdown?
The plugins most like Bristlecone Markdown, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and Kadence Blocks (600K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 337 |
| Author | Bristlecone IT Services |
| First released | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Version | 1.3.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.4 |
| Requires PHP | 8.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2026 |
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