WordPress plugin comparison
BlockSpare vs MarkDown Block
At a glance
- BlockSpare has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for MarkDown Block.
- On a typical day, BlockSpare is downloaded about 985 times, MarkDown Block about 2.
- MarkDown Block has no reviews yet.
- BlockSpare was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 6, 2026 for MarkDown Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- BlockSpare has been around longer: since 2020, against 2025 for MarkDown Block.
Line by line
BlockSpare leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BlockSpare |  MarkDown Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,985 | #68,056 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 47.9K | 60 |
| Rating | 4.8(34) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.2 |
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