bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab
v1.0.1by Jared Atchison · updated 13 years ago
Activates the visual tab for the bbPress TinyMCE editor and provides a few other options.
- Rank
- #8,411
- Up9 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 626
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 36.5K
- 36,492 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 14 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab at a glance
bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab is a WordPress plugin by Jared Atchison with 600+ active installs, the #8,411 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 27% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 5, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 194 plugins tagged “bbPress”, it ranks #15. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats204 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 626 · -1.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 626 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 626 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 625 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 625 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 626 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 626 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 627 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 624 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 628 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 626 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 628 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 630 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 636 |
Rank over time
#8,411 · down 8 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,411 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,420 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,445 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,434 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,424 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,416 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,420 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,400 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,427 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,400 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,420 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,413 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,409 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,403 |
Growth %
Average -0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.64% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.94% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.0
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 30, 2013
- Last updated
- Jan 5, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab
How many websites use bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab?
bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,411 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab been downloaded?
36,492 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 5, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab compatible with the latest WordPress?
bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab have?
4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 93% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab?
The plugins most like bbPress Enable TinyMCE Visual Tab, by the tags they share, are forumAttachments for bbPress (6K+), Inline Image Upload for BBPress (3K+) and bbPress Notify (No-Spam) (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
14 reviews
- 5 stars: 13 reviews, 93%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
- Positive
- 93%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 7%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 13 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 626 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 14 |
| Total downloads | 36.5K |
| Author | Jared Atchison |
| First released | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 5, 2014 |
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