Comparison · generated on request
Markdown Comment Block vs Parsedown for WordPress
Both plugins as this registry currently observes them. Figures come from the same daily snapshot, so they are directly comparable, which two separate wordpress.org pages, read minutes apart, are not.
| Markdown Comment Block | Parsedown for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Add markdown inspired comments to posts that render only within the block editor. | This plugin processes your posts and comments using the Parsedown library. It is a direct replacement for PHP Markdown Extra by Michel Fortin. |
| Active installs | 300+ | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0★ (1) | 5.0★ (2) |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 11 years ago |
| Current owner | Rich Tabor | rob1n |
| Added to directory | 25 Jun 2021 | 01 Mar 2015 |
| Tested up to | WP 6.6.7 | WP 4.2.39 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | false |
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Records: Markdown Comment Block · Parsedown for WordPress