WordPress plugin comparison
Code Block Pro vs MarkDown Block
At a glance
- Code Block Pro has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for MarkDown Block.
- On a typical day, Code Block Pro is downloaded about 71 times, MarkDown Block about 2.
- MarkDown Block has no reviews yet.
- MarkDown Block was updated more recently: Oct 6, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for Code Block Pro.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Code Block Pro has been around longer: since 2022, against 2025 for MarkDown Block.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Block Pro |  MarkDown Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,141 | #67,934 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 60 |
| Rating | 4.8(50) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 8.2 |
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