WordPress plugin comparison
Classic Editor vs Markdown Editor
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 100+ for Markdown Editor.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 26,779 times, Markdown Editor about 4.
- Classic Editor is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,252 reviews, against 4.3 from 6 reviews.
- Classic Editor was updated more recently: May 28, 2026, against Apr 6, 2018 for Markdown Editor.
- Classic Editor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 4.9.35 for Markdown Editor.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Classic Editor |  Markdown Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4 | #13,050 |
| Active installs | 8M+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 754.5K | 82 |
| Rating | 4.9(1.3K) | 4.3(6) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 4.9.35 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.16 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 8 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | – |
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