HTML Post Editor
v1.0.0by mortalis · updated 11 years ago
Adds HTML tab to the post editor which shows the raw source of the page and is highlighted with the Ace Editor
- Rank
- #13,035
- Up7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 168
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.7K
- 15,664 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HTML Post Editor at a glance
HTML Post Editor is a WordPress plugin by mortalis with 100+ active installs, the #13,035 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on May 13, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “ace-editor”. 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 stats78 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HTML Post Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 168 · -9.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 185 |
Rank over time
#13,035 · up 142 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,035 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,042 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,050 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,071 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,076 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,091 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,180 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,164 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,182 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,192 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,207 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,209 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,198 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,177 |
Growth %
Average -0.74% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.21% |
| 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 | -0.60% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.73% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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
3.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 9, 2015
- Last updated
- May 13, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HTML Post Editor
How many websites use HTML Post Editor?
HTML Post Editor is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,035 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HTML Post Editor been downloaded?
15,664 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was HTML Post Editor last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on May 13, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is HTML Post Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
HTML Post Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Post Editor still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HTML Post Editor have?
3.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to HTML Post Editor?
The plugins most like HTML Post Editor, by the tags they share, are Admin Menu Editor (300K+), WP Editor (20K+) and Minify HTML (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 33%4–5★
- Mixed
- 33%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 168 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 15.7K |
| Author | mortalis |
| First released | Apr 9, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 13, 2015 |
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