WordPress plugin comparison
Briefnote vs WP-Markdown
At a glance
- WP-Markdown has more active installs: 300+, against fewer than 10 for Briefnote.
- On a typical day, WP-Markdown is downloaded about 6 times, Briefnote about 2.
- Briefnote has no reviews yet.
- Briefnote was updated more recently: Feb 6, 2026, against Dec 27, 2017 for WP-Markdown.
- WP-Markdown has been around longer: since 2012, against 2026 for Briefnote.
Line by line
WP-Markdown leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Briefnote |  WP-Markdown |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #63,779 | #10,235 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 46 | 139 |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.5(28) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | – |
| Search multiplier | ×0.04 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 8 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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