Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG
v1.7.2by stanxp · updated 8 years ago
This plugin will disable the visual editor for selected page/post..
- Rank
- #5,477
- Down24 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,560
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 47.1K
- 47,081 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 22 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG at a glance
Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG is a WordPress plugin by stanxp with 1K+ active installs, the #5,477 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times, 18% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews. Version 1.7.2 came out on Feb 21, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 27 plugins tagged “visual”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats378 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,565 · -13.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 1,565 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,573 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,564 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,567 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,597 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,603 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,597 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,601 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,605 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,598 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,630 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,632 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,629 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,799 |
Rank over time
#5,477 · down 196 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #5,477 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,453 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,488 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,476 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,470 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,372 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,359 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,371 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,361 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,349 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,370 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,268 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,276 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,286 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,281 |
Growth %
Average -0.99% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -0.51% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.57% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.94% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.96% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.45% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5286 → #5372
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.7100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★22 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 20, 2011
- Last updated
- Feb 21, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG
How many websites use Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG?
Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,477 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG been downloaded?
47,081 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times. See download stats
When was Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG last updated?
Version 1.7.2 came out on Feb 21, 2018 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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.
Does Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG. See its security record
Is Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG have?
5.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG?
The plugins most like Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and User Role Editor (700K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
22 reviews
- 5 stars: 22 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,560 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 22 |
| Total downloads | 47.1K |
| Author | stanxp |
| First released | Jun 20, 2011 |
| Version | 1.7.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 21, 2018 |
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