Active installs
20+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#25915
Peak #25639
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
1.5K
Days tracked
4
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Parse Markdown currently ranks #25915 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #25639, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Aug 19, 2020 (2,181 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Ben Marshall |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2020-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2020-08-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Integrate Markdown into WordPress. Simple, no configuration-required, standards-driven plugin allowing commenters to use Markdown in their comments.
Frequently asked questions
Is Parse Markdown a free plugin?
Yes — Parse Markdown is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Parse Markdown?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Parse Markdown?
As of August 9, 2026, Parse Markdown ranks #25915 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #25639.
When was Parse Markdown last updated?
Parse Markdown was last updated on August 19, 2020 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Parse Markdown?
Parse Markdown is developed by Ben Marshall. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2020.
