WordPress plugin comparison
Import Markdown vs ParseLess
At a glance
- Import Markdown has more active installs: 2K+, against 60+ for ParseLess.
- On a typical day, Import Markdown is downloaded about 30 times, ParseLess about 14.
- ParseLess has no reviews yet.
- Import Markdown was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 12, 2026 for ParseLess.
- Import Markdown is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for ParseLess.
- Import Markdown has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for ParseLess.
Line by line
Import Markdown leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Import Markdown |  ParseLess |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,538 | #19,258 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 817 | 400 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.70 | ×0.24 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.2 |
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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