WordPress plugin comparison
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) vs Smart Syntax
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
by azizultex
1K+ installs3.3
Smart Syntax
by Smartpixels
10+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) has more active installs: 1K+, against 10+ for Smart Syntax.
- On a typical day, Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) is downloaded about 16 times, Smart Syntax about 5.
- Smart Syntax is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 3.3 from 86 reviews.
- Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) was updated more recently: Dec 9, 2025, against Sep 27, 2016 for Smart Syntax.
- Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 4.6.30 for Smart Syntax.
- Smart Syntax has been around longer: since 2014, against 2017 for Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode).
Line by line
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) | Smart Syntax |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,583 | #32,439 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 330 | 117 |
| Rating | 3.3(86) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 4.6.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.33 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 11 months ago | 10 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 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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