Active installs
70+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#18565
Peak #18518
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
13K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Markdown on Save currently ranks #18565 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #18518, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.1, shipped on May 4, 2024 (825 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Mark Jaquith |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.1 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2024-05-04 |
| Added to directory | 2010-09-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Markdown on Save a free plugin?
Yes — Markdown on Save is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Markdown on Save?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs.
How popular is Markdown on Save?
As of August 7, 2026, Markdown on Save ranks #18565 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #18518.
When was Markdown on Save last updated?
Markdown on Save was last updated on May 4, 2024 (version 1.3.1). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Markdown on Save?
Markdown on Save is developed by Mark Jaquith. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2010.
