HTML Editor Type
v1.0.2by Matt Wiebe · updated 13 years ago
Uses the lovely M+ 2m font in the HTML post editor for more beautiful typing.
- Rank
- #37,113
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,435 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HTML Editor Type at a glance
HTML Editor Type is a WordPress plugin by Matt Wiebe with 10+ active installs, the #37,113 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Dec 12, 2013, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “monospace”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats23 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HTML Editor Type |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#37,113 · up 1,929 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #37,113 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,908 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #48,198 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #47,293 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #43,879 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,421 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #48,098 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #44,590 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #39,042 |
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 | +18.18% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 26, 2011
- Last updated
- Dec 12, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HTML Editor Type
How many websites use HTML Editor Type?
HTML Editor Type is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #37,113 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HTML Editor Type been downloaded?
3,435 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was HTML Editor Type last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Dec 12, 2013 (12 years ago).
Is HTML Editor Type compatible with the latest WordPress?
HTML Editor Type’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 HTML Editor Type 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 HTML Editor Type have?
No one has reviewed HTML Editor Type on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to HTML Editor Type?
The plugins most like HTML Editor Type, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and User Role Editor (700K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | Matt Wiebe |
| First released | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 12, 2013 |
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