HTML entities button
v2.2.0by tmatsuur · updated 5 years ago
HTML entities button is a few inserting HTML entities button add to the admin post/page editor(HTML mode).
- Rank
- #22,696
- Up76 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 42
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.1K
- 6,099 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HTML entities button at a glance
HTML entities button is a WordPress plugin by tmatsuur with 40+ active installs, the #22,696 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.2.0 came out on Apr 28, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. Among the 557 plugins tagged “page”, it ranks #189. 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 stats60 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HTML entities button |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 42 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 42 |
Rank over time
#22,696 · up 13 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,696 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,772 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,657 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,722 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,764 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,689 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,731 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,677 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,592 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,702 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,715 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,649 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,709 |
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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #22649 → #22722
- Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.0
- Tested up to
- 5.7.21
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 29, 2011
- Last updated
- Apr 28, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HTML entities button
How many websites use HTML entities button?
HTML entities button is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,696 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HTML entities button been downloaded?
6,099 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was HTML entities button last updated?
Version 2.2.0 came out on Apr 28, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is HTML entities button compatible with the latest WordPress?
HTML entities button’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, 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 entities button still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HTML entities button have?
No one has reviewed HTML entities button on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to HTML entities button?
The plugins most like HTML entities button, by the tags they share, are WP Admin UI Customize (30K+), Post Type Switcher (200K+) and Radio Buttons for Taxonomies (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 42 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.1K |
| Author | tmatsuur |
| First released | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Version | 2.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 28, 2021 |
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