Title: Ultimate Markdown – Markdown Editor, Importer, & Exporter
Author: DAEXT
Published: 4 november 2021
Last modified: 15 april 2026
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# Ultimate Markdown – Markdown Editor, Importer, & Exporter
Door [DAEXT](https://profiles.wordpress.org/daext/)
[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/ultimate-markdown.1.26.zip)
* [Details](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-markdown/#description)
* [Beoordelingen](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-markdown/#reviews)
* [Installatie](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-markdown/#installation)
* [Ontwikkeling](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-markdown/#developers)
[Ondersteuning](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ultimate-markdown/)
## Beschrijving
Ultimate Markdown helps you speed up your writing workflow. Create, import, and
export Markdown with tools designed for faster publishing and automation.
The plugin offers multiple ways to work with Markdown. After installing it, you
can:
* Create posts from Markdown files or internal Markdown documents.
* Convert Markdown text to blocks directly in the post editor.
* Create and manage Markdown documents in a dedicated plugin menu.
* Import Markdown files into WordPress.
* Export Markdown documents from the internal library as ZIP archives.
We distribute the [Pro version](https://daext.com/ultimate-markdown/) of this plugin,
which includes additional import and export options, automatic image uploads during
import, REST API support for automation, additional Markdown parsers (7 options),
extended Front Matter support, document categories, and more. See the [feature comparison](https://daext.com/ultimate-markdown/#features)
for a detailed overview.
### Getting Started
To quickly understand how the plugin works, start with the guide below:
* [Quick Start Guide](https://daext.com/kb/ultimate-markdown/quick-start-guide/)
### Using the Editor Panels
Ultimate Markdown adds dedicated panels to the post editor:
* [Import Markdown](https://daext.com/kb/ultimate-markdown/import-markdown-files-in-the-post-editor/)–
Upload a Markdown file and convert it into post content
* [Load Markdown](https://daext.com/kb/ultimate-markdown/load-documents-in-the-post-editor/)–
Generate post content from documents stored in the plugin’s internal library
* [Insert Markdown](https://daext.com/kb/ultimate-markdown/insert-markdown-in-the-post-editor/)–
Paste or type Markdown text and convert it instantly
The plugin integrates with both the Block Editor and the Classic Editor. The editor
panels are available in the post editor sidebar when using the Block Editor and
as meta boxes when using the Classic Editor.
### Managing Markdown Documents
Manage your Markdown content directly within the plugin using a dedicated menu.
* [Documents Overview](https://daext.com/kb/ultimate-markdown/introduction-to-managing-documents/)–
Learn how to create, edit, and organize your Markdown documents
### Front Matter
The plugin supports Front Matter key-value pairs provided in the YAML language.
With this feature, you can configure post settings by defining key-value pairs at
the beginning of the Markdown document.
See the [Using Front Matter](https://daext.com/kb/ultimate-markdown/using-front-matter-in-the-plugin/)
guide for available keys and practical examples.
### Bulk Import and Export
Use the dedicated menu to import one or more Markdown files and store them as documents
in the internal library.
You can also export the Markdown documents created within the plugin as downloadable
files.
### Learn More
Want to explore the plugin in more detail? See the full documentation:
* [Plugin Documentation](https://daext.com/kb/ultimate-markdown/)
## Schermafbeeldingen
* [[
* Import Markdown section in the post sidebar.
* [[
* Load Markdown section in the post sidebar.
* [[
* Insert Markdown section in the post sidebar.
* [[
* A single document.
* [[
* List of documents.
* [[
* Tools menu.
* [[
* Options menu.
## Installatie
1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/ultimate-markdown/` directory,
or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
### 1. Start Using the Editor Panels
Go to the post editor and use the editor panels to create content from Markdown
files, internal documents, or Markdown text.
### 2. Manage your Markdown Documents
Go to **Markdown Documents** to create and manage your Markdown documents.
For
bulk import and export of Markdown files to and from the internal library, use **
Markdown Tools**.
### 3. Configure the Plugin Options
Go to **Markdown Options** to configure the plugin settings. For example, you can
choose the Markdown parser used in the editor panels and document preview, along
with other advanced options.
For detailed guidance and advanced configuration, visit the [official Knowledge Base](https://daext.com/kb/ultimate-markdown/).
## Beoordelingen
### [Doesn’t actually export](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/doesnt-actually-export/)
[area9](https://profiles.wordpress.org/area9/) 29 december 2025 1 reactie
The description claims this exports to markdown, but that’s not entirely accurate.
What it actually does is export documents to markdown … that you’ve already created
in markdown.
### [Serious bug: skips large sections of input](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/serious-bug-skips-large-sections-of-input/)
[scott8035](https://profiles.wordpress.org/scott8035/) 30 augustus 2025
UPDATE: Turns out it was the use of three dashes for an
tag that caused the
problem. Apparently that means something else in this markdown plugin. Changing
it to “***” worked perfectly. Five stars now! — I really wanted to like this plugin.
Unfortunately, it has a fatal flaw. When I import a markdown file, it randomly skips
chunks of the file. Can’t use it that way. If and when this gets fixed, I’ll update
the review.
### [The UMD Pro plugin and developer support are great!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/the-umd-pro-plugin-and-developer-support-are-great/)
[George](https://profiles.wordpress.org/georgew751/) 20 juni 2025
This review is for the UMD Pro paid version. I previously had good success with
the free version and decided to tryout the personal paid version (for 1 site). I
am a retired Linux software developer who is learning how to develop websites (just
for fun). So I am not the expert, but I can share my experience with the plugin.
I am currently using a static site generator that uses Markdown for its content.
I really like creating/updating my content on my Mac, using the bbedit app. Coming
from the Linux world, I also use vi a lot. WordPress offers a lot of interesting
capabilities that I want to try out, but I must be able to edit my content offline,
using Markdown. I have research and tried several options for using Markdown with
WordPress. So far, the UMD Pro plugin has proved to be the best option for me. The
plugin support is excellent! As a former developer, I really appreciate the support.
I always receive a quick, detailed response to my questions or comments. The plugin
feature that I use the most is the post/page sidebar Markdown import. I have been
able to import my posts perfectly, after setting the Front Matter to match the UMD
Pro front matter requirements. I am currently using my staging site to port my current
static website to WordPress. I am also learning how to use WordPress. The UMD Pro
Markdown plugin is saving me a lot of time. And it’s enabling me to create/edit
my content on my Mac.
### [Free version absolutely useless](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/free-version-absolutely-useless-2/)
[andybrandt](https://profiles.wordpress.org/andybrandt/) 6 mei 2025 1 reactie
Free version has no useful capabilities, it is a fake plugin that just advertises
the paid version. As such I feel it should not be here.
### [Great tool to export all your WordPress posts and pages to Markdown](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-tool-to-export-all-your-wordpress-posts-and-pages-to-markdown/)
[hupsakee](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hupsakee/) 21 oktober 2024
The Pro version of Ultimate Markdown lets you export all your Wordpress posts and
pages to single Markdown files in one go. Great for when you want a backup of all
your articles in .md format. I also use it to export single posts to Markdown after
I update them in WordPress. This works great as well.(I have not used the import
option.) Also, as other have said as well, the developer is very responsive and
attentive. Thanks for a great plugin, Danilo!
### [Code block language missing](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/code-block-language-missing/)
[januszkowal](https://profiles.wordpress.org/januszkowal/) 5 februari 2024 1 reactie
Unfortunately, the plugin doesn’t import code block language, e.g. assertThat(actual).
isEqualTo(expected);
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## Bijdragers & ontwikkelaars
“Ultimate Markdown – Markdown Editor, Importer, & Exporter” is open source software.
De volgende personen hebben bijgedragen aan deze plugin.
Bijdragers
* [ DAEXT ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/daext/)
“Ultimate Markdown – Markdown Editor, Importer, & Exporter” is vertaald in 1 locale.
Dank voor [de vertalers](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/ultimate-markdown/contributors)
voor hun bijdragen.
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## Changelog
#### 1.26
_April 15, 2026_
* Updated links to the Quick Start Guide and plugin documentation.
#### 1.25
_March 18, 2026_
* The Pro version upgrade banner previously displayed at the bottom of all plugin
menu pages is now shown only in the Options menu.
* Added a notices manager class used to display documentation resources and a link
to rate the plugin. A related action hook has also been introduced to allow notices
to be rendered in a specific area of the plugin UI.
#### 1.24
_March 8, 2026_
* The post editor tools added by the plugin are now also available as meta boxes
in the Classic Editor.
* Improved the UI of the Block Editor tools.
* Updating the post status via front matter is now restricted to valid statuses.
* The plugin now checks if the user has the “edit_posts” capability before showing
the block editor tools or meta boxes.
#### 1.23
_December 21, 2025_
* Improved Front Matter stripping logic to ensure it is removed only when located
at the beginning of the document.
#### 1.22
_July 28, 2025_
* Improved normalization of Front Matter date field during Markdown imports in
the block editor.
* Bug fix: Categories and tags in the block editor are now correctly updated based
on the imported Front Matter data.
#### 1.21
_July 11, 2025_
* Added the League CommonMark and League CommonMark GitHub Markdown parsers.
* Added Editor and Live Preview Markdown parser options.
* The Live Preview feature in the Documents menu editor can now use PHP-based parsers.
* Added new settings to control the behavior of the Markdown preview when using
PHP parsers.
* The block editor now shows notification messages indicating whether Front Matter
and Markdown content was parsed successfully or if errors occurred.
* The Markdown preview in the Documents menu now displays a header indicating the
active Markdown parser and, if applicable, a refresh button.
* Bug fix: Markdown code was altered in specific scenarios due to improper use
of sanitize_textarea_field().
#### 1.20
_April 21, 2025_
* Fixed PHP notice caused by early use of translation functions.
#### 1.19
_November 29, 2024_
* Resolved CSS style issue.
* The load_plugin_textdomain() function now runs with the correct hook.
#### 1.18
_June 26, 2024_
* wp_unslash() was added to the Documents menu before input sanitization.
#### 1.17
_June 26, 2024_
* An alert message now prevents uploading more than the maximum number of files
allowed with the max_file_uploads directive.
#### 1.16
_June 25, 2024_
* Vendor packages updated.
#### 1.15
_June 25, 2024_
* Major back-end UI update.
#### 1.14
_April 7, 2024_
* Fixed a bug (started with WordPress version 6.5) that prevented the creation
of the plugin database tables and the initialization of the plugin database options
during the plugin activation.
#### 1.13
_March 26, 2024_
* The phpcs “WordPress” ruleset has been applied to the plugin code.
* Nonce verification has been added to the Documents menu for create/update/delete/
duplicate operations.
* Nonce verification has been added to the Import and Export menus.
* The Select2 library has been removed.
* Removed React warning in the block editor.
#### 1.12
_November 8, 2023_
* Removed deprecation warnings.
#### 1.11
_February 22, 2023_
* Fixed a bug causing incorrect parsing of Markdown tables in the context of the
block editor.
#### 1.10
_September 22, 2022_
* Fixed a bug causing JavaScript errors in the site-editor.php page.
* The “Content” textarea of the “Documents” menu now supports up to 1,000,000 characters.
* Front Matter is now supported and can be used to configure post settings.
#### 1.09
_June 13, 2022_
* Fixed a bug causing JavaScript errors in the widgets.php page.
* The “Pro Version” menu has been added.
* A link to the Pro version has been added in the “Plugins” menu.
#### 1.08
_November 24, 2021_
* Fixed a bug causing JavaScript errors in the post editor of custom post types
that don’t declare support for custom fields.
* Aria attributes added in the “Documents” menu.
#### 1.07
_November 4, 2021_
* Improved the message displayed in the “Import” menu after a successful submission.
* Improved input sanitization.
* The file extensions supported in the upload process of the “Import” menu have
been limited.
#### 1.06
_November 3, 2021_
* Initial release.
## Commerciële plugin
Deze plugin is gratis, maar biedt extra betaalde commerciële upgrades of ondersteuning.
## Meta
* Versie **1.26**
* Laatst geüpdatet **1 maand geleden**
* Actieve installaties **1.000+**
* WordPress versie ** 5.0 of nieuwer **
* Getest t/m **6.9.4**
* PHP versie ** 5.3 of nieuwer **
* Talen
* [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-markdown/) en [Italian](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-markdown/).
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* Tags
* [markdown](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/markdown/)[markdown editor](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/markdown-editor/)
* [Geavanceerde weergave](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-markdown/advanced/)
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## Bijdragers
* [ DAEXT ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/daext/)
## Ondersteuning
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[Het supportforum bekijken](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ultimate-markdown/)
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