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How to write WordPress Posts in markdown

HHow to Write WordPress Posts in Markdown

In this tutorial, we will explore various plugins that allow you to write WordPress posts using Markdown. Markdown is a lightweight markup language that allows you to write formatted text using plain text syntax. It provides a simple and efficient way to write content without the need for complex HTML tags.

1. WP Markdown Editor​

WP Markdown Editor is a popular plugin that adds Markdown support to the WordPress editor. It provides a distraction-free writing experience and allows you to switch between Markdown and visual editing modes.

Features:

  • Real-time Markdown preview
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Easy switching between Markdown and visual editing modes
  • Shortcodes support

Installation:

  1. Go to the WP Markdown Editor plugin page on WordPress.org.
  2. Click on the "Download" button to get the plugin ZIP file.
  3. In your WordPress admin panel, navigate to "Plugins" -> "Add New".
  4. Click on the "Upload Plugin" button and select the ZIP file you downloaded.
  5. Activate the plugin.

Usage:

  1. When creating or editing a post, you will see the Markdown editor below the visual editor.
  2. Switch to the Markdown editor mode.
  3. Write your content using Markdown syntax.
  4. You can preview the rendered HTML in real-time by clicking on the "Preview" button.

2. Jetpack​

Jetpack is a powerful plugin that offers various features for WordPress sites, including Markdown support. By enabling the "Markdown" module in Jetpack, you can write posts using Markdown syntax.

Features:

  • Markdown support
  • Syntax highlighting
  • MathJax support for mathematical equations

Installation:

  1. Install and activate the Jetpack plugin from the WordPress.org repository.
  2. Connect Jetpack to your WordPress.com account or create a new account if necessary.
  3. In your WordPress admin panel, go to "Jetpack" -> "Settings".
  4. Enable the "Markdown" module.

Usage:

  1. Create or edit a post.
  2. Switch to the "Text" editor mode.
  3. Write your content using Markdown syntax.

3. Markdown Editor for WordPress​

Markdown Editor for WordPress is a lightweight plugin that replaces the default WordPress editor with a Markdown editor.

Features:

  • Full Markdown support
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Live preview

Installation:

  1. Visit the Markdown Editor for WordPress plugin page on WordPress.org.
  2. Download the plugin ZIP file.
  3. In your WordPress admin panel, go to "Plugins" -> "Add New".
  4. Click on the "Upload Plugin" button and select the ZIP file you downloaded.
  5. Activate the plugin.

Usage:

  1. When creating or editing a post, you will see the Markdown editor instead of the default editor.
  2. Write your content using Markdown syntax.
  3. The live preview will update as you type.

4. Markdown QuickTags​

Markdown QuickTags is a simple plugin that adds Markdown buttons to the default WordPress editor. It allows you to insert Markdown syntax easily while writing posts.

Features:

  • Markdown buttons for quick formatting
  • No need to switch between visual and text editor modes

Installation:

  1. Visit the Markdown QuickTags plugin page on WordPress.org.
  2. Download the plugin ZIP file.
  3. In your WordPress admin panel, go to "Plugins" -> "Add New".
  4. Click on the "Upload Plugin" button and select the ZIP file you downloaded.
  5. Activate the plugin.

Usage:

  1. When creating or editing a post, you will see Markdown buttons above the editor.
  2. Click on the buttons to insert Markdown syntax.

5. WP GitHub Gist​

WP GitHub Gist is a plugin that allows you to embed GitHub Gists into your WordPress posts. It supports Markdown syntax within Gists.

Features:

  • Embed GitHub Gists with Markdown syntax
  • Syntax highlighting for code snippets

Installation:

  1. Visit the WP GitHub Gist plugin page on WordPress.org.
  2. Download the plugin ZIP file.
  3. In your WordPress admin panel, go to "Plugins" -> "Add New".
  4. Click on the "Upload Plugin" button and select the ZIP file you downloaded.
  5. Activate the plugin.

Usage:

  1. Create or edit a post.
  2. Use the following shortcode to embed a GitHub Gist:
[gist github_username/gist_id]

Replace github_username with the GitHub username and gist_id with the Gist ID.

6. WP-Markdown​

WP-Markdown is a plugin that adds Markdown support to the default WordPress editor. It provides a simple way to write posts using Markdown syntax.

Features:

  • Markdown support
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Live preview

Installation:

  1. Visit the WP-Markdown plugin page on WordPress.org.
  2. Download the plugin ZIP file.
  3. In your WordPress admin panel, go to "Plugins" -> "Add New".
  4. Click on the "Upload Plugin" button and select the ZIP file you downloaded.
  5. Activate the plugin.

Usage:

  1. When creating or editing a post, you will see the Markdown editor below the visual editor.
  2. Switch to the Markdown editor mode.
  3. Write your content using Markdown syntax.
  4. The live preview will update as you type.

7. WP Simple Markdown Editor​

WP Simple Markdown Editor is a lightweight plugin that replaces the default WordPress editor with a Markdown editor. It provides a minimalist writing experience.

Features:

  • Markdown support
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Minimalistic interface

Installation:

  1. Visit the WP Simple Markdown Editor plugin page on WordPress.org.
  2. Download the plugin ZIP file.
  3. In your WordPress admin panel, go to "Plugins" -> "Add New".
  4. Click on the "Upload Plugin" button and select the ZIP file you downloaded.
  5. Activate the plugin.

Usage:

  1. When creating or editing a post, you will see the Markdown editor instead of the default editor.
  2. Write your content using Markdown syntax.

8. WP Editor.md​

WP Editor.md is a comprehensive Markdown plugin that provides a full-featured Markdown editor for WordPress. It offers various customization options and features.

Features:

  • Markdown support
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Live preview
  • Customizable interface and toolbar
  • File upload support

Installation:

  1. Visit the WP Editor.md plugin page on WordPress.org.
  2. Download the plugin ZIP file.
  3. In your WordPress admin panel, go to "Plugins" -> "Add New".
  4. Click on the "Upload Plugin" button and select the ZIP file you downloaded.
  5. Activate the plugin.

Usage:

  1. When creating or editing a post, you will see the Editor.md editor instead of the default editor.
  2. Write your content using Markdown syntax.
  3. The live preview will update as you type.

These plugins offer various options for writing WordPress posts using Markdown. Choose the one that suits your preferences and workflow the best, and enjoy a more efficient and streamlined writing experience.