Editor Buttons Simplified
v0.2.2by Henrik Björklund · updated 10 years ago
Editor Buttons Simplified is a simple WordPress plugin that makes adjustments to the TinyMCE editor buttons to make it more usable.
- Rank
- #24,944
- Down28 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 32
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3K
- 2,971 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Editor Buttons Simplified at a glance
Editor Buttons Simplified is a WordPress plugin by Henrik Björklund with 30+ active installs, the #24,944 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.2.2 came out on Nov 5, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 183 plugins tagged “tinyMCE”, it ranks #103. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats54 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Editor Buttons Simplified |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 32 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#24,944 · down 134 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,944 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,916 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,808 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,846 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,892 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,654 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,821 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,797 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,801 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,810 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -3.03% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +3.13% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 17, 2015
- Last updated
- Nov 5, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Editor Buttons Simplified
How many websites use Editor Buttons Simplified?
Editor Buttons Simplified is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,944 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Editor Buttons Simplified been downloaded?
2,971 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Editor Buttons Simplified last updated?
Version 0.2.2 came out on Nov 5, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Editor Buttons Simplified compatible with the latest WordPress?
Editor Buttons Simplified’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 Editor Buttons Simplified still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Editor Buttons Simplified have?
No one has reviewed Editor Buttons Simplified on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Editor Buttons Simplified?
The plugins most like Editor Buttons Simplified, by the tags they share, are Advanced Editor Tools (1M+), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+) and Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid (50K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 32 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3K |
| Author | Henrik Björklund |
| First released | May 17, 2015 |
| Version | 0.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 5, 2016 |
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