Markdown on Save
v1.3.1by Mark Jaquith · updated 2 years ago
Allows you to compose content in Markdown on a per-item basis. The markdown version is stored separately, so you can deactivate this plugin any time.
- Rank
- #18,871
- Up51 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 72
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.3K
- 13,253 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Markdown on Save at a glance
Markdown on Save is a WordPress plugin by Mark Jaquith with 70+ active installs, the #18,871 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.3.1 came out on May 4, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 167 plugins tagged “markdown”, it ranks #27. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats74 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Markdown on Save |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 72 · +7.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 67 |
Rank over time
#18,871 · up 173 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,871 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,922 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,920 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,870 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,854 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,911 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,878 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,937 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,962 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,015 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,044 |
Growth %
Average +0.60% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.41% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.43% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +4.48% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #19015 → #18870
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.377%
- v1.223%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 27, 2010
- Last updated
- May 4, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Markdown on Save
How many websites use Markdown on Save?
Markdown on Save is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,871 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Markdown on Save been downloaded?
13,253 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Markdown on Save last updated?
Version 1.3.1 came out on May 4, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Markdown on Save compatible with the latest WordPress?
Markdown on Save’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Markdown on Save still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Markdown on Save have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Markdown on Save?
The plugins most like Markdown on Save, by the tags they share, are WP-Markdown (300+), Simple Markdown (80+) and Ultimate Markdown (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 72 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 13.3K |
| Author | Mark Jaquith |
| First released | Sep 27, 2010 |
| Version | 1.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 4, 2024 |
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