This month has been a whirlwind of development and releases, and today continues that tradition.

I’m happy to proudly release my 7th free plugin this month 🔥

Each plugin represents a step forward in enhancing your WordPress® experience, and today, I’m thrilled to introduce one that holds a special place in my heart: Markdown Exporter for WordPress®.

Why Another Plugin?

As someone deeply invested in the WordPress® ecosystem, I constantly seek ways to streamline workflows, improve content management, and bridge gaps between different tools.

Markdown Exporter is a culmination of these goals, addressing a crucial need for content creators and developers alike.

It’s also a side quest that I got the idea for when I seen a conversation about it on Twitter.

But mostly it’s because of all the other reasons I listed first 😂

Introducing Markdown Exporter for WordPress®

Markdown Exporter for WordPress® is designed to seamlessly convert your WordPress posts, pages, and custom content types into well-structured Markdown (MD) files.

Whether you’re migrating content, backing up your site, or preparing for a static site setup, this plugin offers a robust and customizable solution.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Export Options: Convert not just posts and pages but any custom post types into Markdown files.
• Customizable Settings: Filter exports by post types, date range, author, post status, and taxonomies to tailor the export to your needs.
• Support for ACF and Pods: Includes Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and Pods metadata, ensuring that all your custom data is preserved.
• Real-Time Progress Bar: Monitor the export process with a dynamic progress bar, giving you real-time feedback.
• Export Log: Access detailed logs of the export process, helping you track any issues or confirm successful exports.
• YAML Front Matter: Generates Markdown files with YAML front matter, perfect for integration with static site generators.
• Automatic Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest features and security patches directly from GitHub.
• Parsedown Integration: Converts post content from HTML to Markdown accurately using Parsedown.

Seamless Integration with Stattic

One of the standout features of Markdown Exporter is its compatibility with Stattic, the static site generator I’ve been building over the last month or so.

By exporting your WordPress® content into Markdown, you can easily integrate with Stattic to build blazing-fast, secure, and scalable static websites 🔥

Why Use Markdown with Stattic?

• Performance: Static sites are inherently faster, providing instant load times and a smoother user experience.
• Security: With no database or server-side processing, static sites are less vulnerable to common security threats.
• Scalability: Easily handle traffic spikes without worrying about server overloads.
• Flexibility: Markdown files offer a lightweight and versatile format that’s easy to manage and version control.

Whether you’re maintaining a blog, portfolio, or a full-fledged website, the combination of WordPress® and Stattic empowers you to harness the best of both dynamic and static site capabilities.

Getting Started

Installation

1. Download the Plugin: Visit the GitHub repository to download the latest version of Markdown Exporter.
2. Upload to WordPress:

• Via FTP/SFTP: Upload the markdown-exporter-for-wordpress folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
• Via WordPress Admin Dashboard: Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin , select the .zip file, and click Install Now .

1. Activate the Plugin: After installation, activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.

Usage

1. Access the Settings Page: Go to Tools > Markdown Exporter in your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Configure Export Settings: Select the post types, date range, author, post status, and taxonomies you wish to include in your export.
3. Initiate Export: Click the Export button to start the process. Monitor the progress through the real-time progress bar.
4. Download Your Markdown Files: Once the export is complete, download the ZIP archive containing your Markdown files, ready to be used with Stattic or any other Markdown-compatible platform.

Why This Plugin Matters to Me

Creating Markdown Exporter has been a labor of love.

As someone who built Stattic, I understand the importance of having a smooth and reliable way to transition content from WordPress® to a static site environment.

And while I built a Python script that does the same thing, this plugin bridges that gap for those who are not as technically savvy, making the process intuitive and efficient.

Plus, releasing seven great free plugins in less than 2 weeks underscores my commitment to the WordPress® community.

Each plugin is crafted with care, aiming to solve real-world problems and enhance your website management experience, and this plugin is no different 🤘

Join the Journey

I’m incredibly excited about the potential of Markdown Exporter and how it can empower your WordPress® and static site projects.

Here’s how you can get involved:

• Download and Try It Out: Experience the benefits firsthand by integrating Markdown Exporter with your WordPress site.
• Provide Feedback: Your insights are invaluable. Share your experiences, report any issues, or suggest features by opening an issue on the GitHub repository.
• Contribute: If you’re a developer, consider contributing to the plugin. Fork the repository, make your enhancements, and submit a pull request.

Thank You!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported my recent releases 🤘

Your encouragement and feedback gives me the added motivation needed to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with WordPress®.

Explore more at stattic.site and stay connected through the GitHub repository.

And stay tuned, because there’s much more in store 💪💯