Parsedown for WordPress
v0.3by rob1n · updated 11 years ago
This plugin processes your posts and comments using the Parsedown library. It is a direct replacement for PHP Markdown Extra by Michel Fortin.
- Rank
- #19,649
- Up42 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 64
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,052 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Parsedown for WordPress at a glance
Parsedown for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by rob1n with 60+ active installs, the #19,649 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.3 came out on Apr 24, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 13 plugins tagged “posting”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats59 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Parsedown for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 64 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 64 |
Rank over time
#19,649 · down 139 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,649 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,691 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,683 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,634 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,620 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,496 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,446 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,572 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,479 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,480 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,533 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,523 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,510 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +1.59% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.54% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.56% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.54% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.56% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 1, 2015
- Last updated
- Apr 24, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Parsedown for WordPress
How many websites use Parsedown for WordPress?
Parsedown for WordPress is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,649 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Parsedown for WordPress been downloaded?
3,052 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Parsedown for WordPress last updated?
Version 0.3 came out on Apr 24, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Parsedown for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Parsedown for WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Parsedown for WordPress still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Parsedown for WordPress have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Parsedown for WordPress?
The plugins most like Parsedown for WordPress, by the tags they share, are WP-Markdown (300+), Simple Markdown (80+) and Markdown on Save (70+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 64 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | rob1n |
| First released | Mar 1, 2015 |
| Version | 0.3 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 24, 2015 |
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