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A simple plugin to export WordPress posts as Markdown files with images.

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v1.0.1latest · 1 year ago

Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/pls-1q43/wpmarkdownexporter/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Updates itself. It ships its own updater (Plugin Update Checker), so new versions appear under Dashboard → Updates.

Export your WordPress posts as Markdown files with images, making it easy to migrate content or create backups in a portable format.

Description

WP Markdown Exporter is a powerful tool that allows you to export your WordPress posts as Markdown files, complete with images. This plugin is perfect for content creators who want to:

  • Create portable backups of their content
  • Migrate posts to another platform that supports Markdown
  • Edit content offline in Markdown format
  • Archive posts in a format that's not dependent on WordPress

Author blog: https://1q43.blog

Key Features:

  • Export posts as clean Markdown files
  • Download and include images used in posts
  • Filter posts by category and date range
  • Create separate archives for posts and images
  • Maintain proper formatting during conversion
  • Simple and intuitive user interface

The plugin handles complex WordPress content structures, including Gutenberg blocks, and converts them to clean, readable Markdown format.

Installation

  1. Upload the wp-markdown-exporter folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
  3. Go to 'Tools > Markdown Exporter' to use the plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the exported files stored?

All exported files are stored in the /wp-content/uploads/wp-markdown-exports/ directory on your server. You can download them directly from the export page.

Can I export only specific posts?

No, but you can filter posts by category and date range before exporting.

Does the plugin handle images?

Yes, the plugin can download all images used in your posts and include them in a separate archive. Image URLs in the Markdown files will be updated to point to the local images.

What about custom post types?

The current version focuses on standard WordPress posts. Support for custom post types may be added in future versions.

Is the ZIP extension required?

Yes, the PHP ZIP extension is required to create the archives for download.

Screenshots

  1. The main export interface with filtering options
  2. Export results with download links
  3. Example of exported Markdown content

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Export posts as Markdown files
  • Download and include images
  • Filter by category and date
  • Create separate archives for posts and images

Upgrade Notice

1.0.0

Initial release of WP Markdown Exporter.

Usage

  1. Go to 'Tools > Markdown Exporter' in your WordPress admin
  2. Select categories to filter posts (optional)
  3. Set a date range to filter posts (optional)
  4. Choose whether to include images
  5. Click 'Export to Markdown'
  6. Download the generated archives

The plugin will create two downloadable archives:

  • Posts Archive - Contains all your posts as Markdown files
  • Images Archive - Contains all images used in your posts (if you chose to include images)

Releases

2 releases.

Tag
Published
v1.0.1 latest
Mar 7, 2025 1 year ago
Mar 7, 2025 1 year ago

These releases are tags only. The author does not attach a packaged zip, so there are no download counts to report.

A grade

Security

WP Markdown Exporter 1.0.1 · audited by WP Registry

No security issues found.

Audited release
1.0.1
Findings
none
Worst severity
—
Content hash
beb0dd51fb690bd09dc3f878…

WP Registry hashes the installable build and reports on that exact bytes-for-bytes copy. Embargoed findings are withheld until they are disclosed, so a clean verdict means nothing public is outstanding. WP Manifest does not audit code itself.