# PlainMark: Markdown Reader

> Read markdown files locally. Fast, simple, and private.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.elementaldevelopmenteng.plainmark](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.elementaldevelopmenteng.plainmark)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.elementaldevelopmenteng.plainmark`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Elemental Development
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 66
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-21
- **First published:** 2026-04-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 3.30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elementaldevelopmenteng.plainmark)
- **Website:** [https://elementaldevelopmenteng.com/plainmark/](https://elementaldevelopmenteng.com/plainmark/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://elementaldevelopmenteng.com/plainmark/privacy/](https://elementaldevelopmenteng.com/plainmark/privacy/)

## Description

PlainMark is a lightweight, no-nonsense markdown reader for Android.<br>Open and read your `.md` files instantly — no accounts, no clutter, no tracking.<br><br>PlainMark is built for one thing: reading markdown files clearly and reliably.<br><br>Whether you&#39;re opening notes, documentation, or exported content, PlainMark keeps the experience fast and distraction-free.<br><br>Features<br><br>- Open local `.md` files instantly<br>- Clean, readable formatting<br>- Light &amp; dark theme support<br>- No ads, no tracking, no accounts<br>- Fast launch and minimal footprint<br>  <br>PlainMark does **not** collect your data.<br><br>- No analytics<br>- No tracking<br>- No network requests<br>- Your files stay on your device<br><br>This is software that works for you — not your data.<br><br>- markdown reader<br>- md viewer<br>- read markdown android<br>- markdown file viewer<br>- offline markdown<br>- simple markdown reader<br>- open md files<br><br>This is the first release of PlainMark.  <br>More improvements are coming — focused on keeping the app simple and reliable.<br><br>PlainMark is free to try with no paywalls on core features. Download it, and see what software looks like when your privacy is actually the priority.<br><br>PlainMark is part of a growing set of simple, privacy-respecting apps, the Plain Apps suite.

## Rankings

- #2,150,219 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.elementaldevelopmenteng.plainmark.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.elementaldevelopmenteng.plainmark)