Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) for WordPress Plugin Directory
By azizultex
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) is the #82 ranked editor app on WordPress, with a 3.3 average rating from 85 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by azizultex. With a rating of 3.3★ from 85 reviews, it currently ranks #82 in the Editor category.
AppRanks data: Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) ranks #82 in Editor on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 15% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Editor category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 85 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by azizultex — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (3.3★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (85) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) works
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If you want to quickly edit content in WordPress without thinking about blocks, Markdown Editor is the choice for you! Get an immersive, peaceful and natural writing experience with the coolest editor – Markdown Editor.
Whether you are a Markdown fan or newbie as a Markdown writer, you will love Markdown Editor. This is the simplest plugin for a developer to write content in WordPress.
Using technology at night time can have a negative effect on your eyesight.
Markdown Editor will also darken the colors of your admin dashboard making it easier for you to work at night.
Use Markdown Editor plugin to create a stunning dark version for your WordPress admin dashboard. Dark Mode works automatically as per their preferred operating system preference.
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) Features
Typography Settings – You can change the typography of your editor screen, using four different fonts, and controls for font size, line height, line width, and paragraph spacing.
Ready-made Color Schema – Quickly choose your favourite color from the ready-made color schema available in Markdown. Highlight and edit your content the way you want.
Syntax Shortcuts – A Markdown cheat sheet is available for you which shows other keyboard shortcuts for heading, formatting and the interface.
Emoji Supported – You can make your content more interactive and attractive with emojis. Markdown Editor supports all types of emojis in your write up.
Custom Colors – You can customize the background text and color as you want with the custom color feature of our Markdown Editor. Pick the color schema of your preference and make it yours!
Makes it easy and fast – formatting in WordPress without thinking about the blocks.
Dark Mode Switch – You can toggle between the dark and light mode using the admin bar dark mode switch menu anytime.
Auto Match OS Theme – Automatically shows Darkmode if the OS preferred theme is dark.
Remember Dark Mode – The dark mode remains saved once you activated the dark mode.
How to use? After activating the plugin, a new row action Edit (Markdown) will be added in the post/ page table row actions.
For editing any page/ post with the markdown editor, you need to click the Edit (Markdown) button in the post/ page row actions.
Then you will redirect to the Markdown editor and can start editing with the markdown syntax.
You can find the Markdown editor shortcuts by clicking the keyboard icon at the right-bottom side of the editor.
You can see a Dark mode switch added to the admin bar menu.
You can toggle between the dark and light mode by using that switch any time.
External services This plugin does not connect to any third-party or external services.
Privacy Policy Markdown Editor uses Appsero SDK to collect some telemetry data upon user’s confirmation. This helps us to troubleshoot problems faster & make product improvements.
Appsero SDK does not gather any data by default. The SDK only starts gathering basic telemetry data when a user allows it via the admin notice. We collect the data to ensure a great user experience for all our users.
Integrating Appsero SDK DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY start gathering data, without confirmation from users in any case.
Learn more about how Appsero collects and uses this data.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Editor#82of 560Top 15%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) stands in the Editor category
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) ranks #82 of 560 apps in the Editor category, placing it in the top 15% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)?
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 3.3-star rating from 85 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Editor category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by azizultex.
Who uses Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)?
Currently around 1,000 active stores have installed Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode). Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Editor category on WordPress.
Where does Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) rank on WordPress?
Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) currently sits at position #82 in the Editor category on WordPress. That places it in the top 15% of 560 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.