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Markdown Shortcode

wordpress.orgMarkdown & writing editors

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 14 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Markdown Shortcode is a WordPress plugin that renders Markdown inside a shortcode in posts and pages. It uses Parsedown for Markdown parsing and highlight.js for source-code syntax highlighting, with no configuration required.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeMITWeb
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8stars
3forks
5features
2015since

Overview

5 features

Purpose: Writing and displaying Markdown with syntax-highlighted code inside WordPress content.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners and bloggers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: MIT · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · github.com · wordpress.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Markdown & writing editors space, Markdown Shortcode takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on writing and displaying Markdown with syntax-highlighted code inside WordPress content. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a B2B product for wordPress site owners and bloggers. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web.

It is developed by JHoppe, and it first shipped in 2015. The GitHub repository has been archived. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 5 catalogued features are markdown rendering, shortcode support, and syntax highlighting. The interface is available in English and Serbian. It is being sunset.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Markdown rendering
  • Shortcode support
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Code blocks
  • Zero configuration

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
wordpress-pluginmarkdown-shortcodesyntax-highlightingparsedown

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Built with & integrations

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Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
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Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed14 Sep · 16:58 UTC
    Markdown Shortcode seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Markdown Shortcode

What is Markdown Shortcode?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Markdown Shortcode focuses on writing and displaying Markdown with syntax-highlighted code inside WordPress content. It is catalogued under Markdown & writing editors on PulseGate.
Who is Markdown Shortcode for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Markdown Shortcode is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and bloggers.
Does Markdown Shortcode have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Markdown Shortcode is free to use.
What platforms does Markdown Shortcode run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Markdown Shortcode runs on the web.
Is Markdown Shortcode still maintained?
It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What projects are similar to Markdown Shortcode?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Simple Markdown, Copy as Markdown, and Markdown Comment.Simple MarkdownCopy as MarkdownMarkdown Comment
Who makes Markdown Shortcode?
Markdown Shortcode is developed by JHoppe.
When did Markdown Shortcode launch?
Markdown Shortcode first shipped in 2015.

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