WordPress plugin comparison
Classic Editor vs Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
Classic Editor
by WordPress.org
8M+ installs4.9
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
by azizultex
1K+ installs3.3
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 1K+ for Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode).
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 26,779 times, Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) about 16.
- Classic Editor is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,252 reviews, against 3.3 from 86 reviews.
- Classic Editor was updated more recently: May 28, 2026, against Dec 9, 2025 for Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode).
- Classic Editor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode).
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Classic Editor | Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4 | #6,583 |
| Active installs | 8M+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 739.5K | 323 |
| Rating | 4.9(1.3K) | 3.3(86) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.16 | ×0.33 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 11 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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