Markdown Preview Plus

Converts and previews markdown files (.md, .markdown) to HTML(include TOC) right inside Chrome and support live reload

What is Markdown Preview Plus?

"Markdown Preview Plus" is a Chrome extension that automatically parses markdown files (.md) into HTML, providing live reload, customizable themes, and support for GitHub flavored markdown. It also allows the inclusion of external CSS files and can render mathematical expressions using Katex and diagrams using Mermaid. Open-source and user-friendly, it enhances markdown editing and visualization directly in your browser.

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Extension stats

By: https://www.ooso.net

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 90,000+

Rating: 4.11 (234) ▲ 1 new ratings

Version: 0.8.7 (Last updated: 2024-10-23)

Creation date: 2020-05-18

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
clipboardWrite

Host permissions:

file:///*

Size: 2.34M

Email: vo*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 2863 ▼ 23

Other rankings

#10599 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 1

#10 in preview keyword 18

#159 in auto refresh keyword 79 ▲ 1

#159 in reload keyword 48 ▼ 10

#167 in html keyword 28 ▲ 12

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Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Markdown Preview Plus (v0.7.11)

4.30

(6) 21,466+

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Extension summary

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Automatically parses markdown files (.md) into HTML with live reload

Usage:

Install extension from webstore (creates no new UI)
Check "Allow access to file URLs" in chrome://extensions listing:
Open local or remote .md file in Chrome.
See nicely formatted HTML!

Note: The auto reload feature is disabled default.

Features

Support auto reload.
Support external css file.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works well with Markdown files when settings are correctly adjusted.
Users appreciate the functionality and find it helpful for viewing .md files.
Often described as the best Markdown viewer among extensions.

Cons

Does not work correctly with local files unless specific permissions are granted.
Issues with rendering images and links, especially on macOS.
TOC (table of contents) does not scroll, affecting usability with longer documents.

Most mentioned

Issues with local file rendering.
Need for improved TOC scrolling functionality.
Overall positive experience if settings are properly configured.

Recent reviews

満足している．現時点でfootnoteが処理できないようだ．

Takeshi Fukuda, 2024-11-08

on PC this works great, I just tried it on mac OS though and it just looks black with white text, no images show up and no links works..... it seems broken on mac unfortunately.