NextGEN TinyMce Description
v1.4by Marco Buttarini · updated 12 years ago
NextGEN TinyMce Description add native tinymce to nextgen gallery picture description.
- Rank
- #18,560
- Down36 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 74
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.5K
- 12,522 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
NextGEN TinyMce Description at a glance
NextGEN TinyMce Description is a WordPress plugin by Marco Buttarini with 70+ active installs, the #18,560 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 1.4 came out on Jun 3, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 30 plugins tagged “nextgen”, it ranks #12. 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 stats49 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | NextGEN TinyMce Description |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 74 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 74 |
Rank over time
#18,560 · down 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,560 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,524 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,565 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,504 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,558 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,562 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,554 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,550 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,491 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,563 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,543 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,558 |
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 | -0.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.35% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.35% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.476%
- v1.324%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 17, 2011
- Last updated
- Jun 3, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about NextGEN TinyMce Description
How many websites use NextGEN TinyMce Description?
NextGEN TinyMce Description is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,560 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has NextGEN TinyMce Description been downloaded?
12,522 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was NextGEN TinyMce Description last updated?
Version 1.4 came out on Jun 3, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is NextGEN TinyMce Description compatible with the latest WordPress?
NextGEN TinyMce Description’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 NextGEN TinyMce Description 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 NextGEN TinyMce Description have?
No one has reviewed NextGEN TinyMce Description on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to NextGEN TinyMce Description?
The plugins most like NextGEN TinyMce Description, by the tags they share, are Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+), Advanced TinyMCE Configuration (10K+) and Visual Term Description Editor (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 74 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 12.5K |
| Author | Marco Buttarini |
| First released | May 17, 2011 |
| Version | 1.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 3, 2014 |
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