Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- GitHub-Flavored Markdown Comments currently ranks #38823 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #34054, first reached on Aug 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0, shipped on Mar 8, 2013 (4,983 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #38823 |
| 2026-09-30 | #42349 |
| 2026-08-31 | #44620 |
| 2026-07-31 | #39687 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-28 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1 |
| 2026-04-29 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-25 | 3 |
| 2026-01-29 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Evan Solomon |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2013-03-08 |
| Added to directory | 2013-03-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.4+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
WordPress plugin to let commenters use (GitHub-flavored) Markdown, and turn it into HTML.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use GitHub-Flavored Markdown Comments?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is GitHub-Flavored Markdown Comments?
As of October 29, 2026, GitHub-Flavored Markdown Comments ranks #38823 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #34054.
When was GitHub-Flavored Markdown Comments last updated?
GitHub-Flavored Markdown Comments was last updated on March 8, 2013 (version 1.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes GitHub-Flavored Markdown Comments?
GitHub-Flavored Markdown Comments is developed by Evan Solomon. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2013.
