WordPress plugin comparison
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) vs Theme Editor
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)
by azizultex
1K+ installs3.3
Theme Editor
by mndpsingh287
50K+ installs4.6
At a glance
- Theme Editor has more active installs: 50K+, against 1K+ for Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode).
- On a typical day, Theme Editor is downloaded about 234 times, Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) about 16.
- Theme Editor is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 128 reviews, against 3.3 from 86 reviews.
- Theme Editor was updated more recently: Mar 19, 2026, against Dec 9, 2025 for Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode).
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
Line by line
Theme Editor leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) | Theme Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,583 | #762 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 330 | 6.6K |
| Rating | 3.3(86) | 4.6(128) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.33 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 11 months ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2.4 |
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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