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Markdown Editor
Replaces the default WordPress editor with a Markdown editor for your posts and pages.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.3★ from 6
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 6 Apr 2018
- Added
- Aug 2017
- Requires WP
- 4.8
- Tested up to
- WP 4.9.31
- Downloads
- 21,583
Our analysis
AI-assistedMarkdown Editor is a WordPress plugin that replaces the default editor with a Markdown editor for posts and pages. It utilises the Jetpack Markdown module to convert Markdown into HTML and offers four different editor layouts: default, preview, full-screen, and split screen. You can enable Markdown support for pages and custom post types by modifying your theme’s functions.php file.
The plugin also includes syntax highlighting for code blocks, which can be disabled if desired. It is suitable for users who prefer writing in Markdown and want a more streamlined editing experience within WordPress.
Best for: This plugin suits users who prefer writing in Markdown and need a customisable editing experience.
What it does well
- ✓Replaces the default WordPress editor with a Markdown editor
- ✓Uses Jetpack Markdown module for HTML conversion
- ✓Offers four editor layouts
- ✓Allows Markdown support for custom post types
- ✓Includes syntax highlighting for code blocks
Where it falls short
- •Only enabled on posts by default
- •Requires code modifications for additional post type support
- •Data is limited and may not cover all user needs
Verdict
Markdown Editor provides a focused Markdown writing environment for WordPress users, but may require some technical adjustments for full functionality.
From the developer
seothemes's own description of Markdown Editor, lightly tidied.
Markdown Editor replaces the default WordPress editor with a Markdown editor for your posts and pages. This plugin uses the Jetpack Markdown module for converting Markdown into HTML and plays nicely with Jetpack if both plugins are installed.
There are 4 editor layouts to choose from when writing posts: default, preview, full-screen and split screen. Changes are updated automatically allowing you to preview your content as you write.
By default Markdown Editor is only enabled on Posts, but you can enable it on pages and custom post types by adding post type support. For example to add Markdown support to Pages, add the following line of code to your theme’s functions.php file:
add_post_type_support( 'page', 'wpcom-markdown' );
To add Markdown support to a ‘Product’ custom post type, add this to your theme’s functions.php file:
add_post_type_support( 'product', 'wpcom-markdown' );
Syntax Highlighting
By default, Markdown Editor enables syntax highlighting for code blocks. This can be removed by adding the following line of code to your theme’s functions.php file:
add_filter( 'markdown_editor_highlight', '__return_false' );
The click to copy button can be removed with the following line:
add_filter( 'markdown_editor_clipboard', '__return_false' );
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