Markdown Comments for WordPress®

Markdown Comments for WordPress® Allow users to write comments in Markdown format and automatically convert them into safe, semantic HTML on the frontend. Features - Enables Markdown formatting in WordPress comments - Parses common syntax: bold, italic, code , links, headings, and lists - Clean, minimal, and secure output - Adds optional help text under the comment box - Admin setting to enable/disable Markdown support How It Works Once activated, the plugin: 1. Adds a checkbox setting under Settings → Discussion to enable/disable Markdown comments. 2. Displays a small hint below the comment textarea so users know they can use Markdown. 3. Parses comment content using a custom Markdown parser before rendering. 4. Strips conflicting WordPress formatting like wpautop and wptexturize. 5. Outputs safe, sanitized HTML using wpksespost(). Installation 1. Upload the plugin to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory or install via the Plugins screen. 2. Activate the plugin. 3. Visit Settings - Discussion and check "Enable Markdown for Comments". Supported Markdown Syntax | Syntax | Example | Output | |-------------------|-