OTW TinyMCE Widget
v1.7by OTWthemes · updated 4 years ago
A TinyMCE Widget. Use the TinyMCE editor in a widget so you can insert it in any sidebar you like.
- Rank
- #18,527
- Down110 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 74
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.3K
- 7,286 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
OTW TinyMCE Widget at a glance
OTW TinyMCE Widget is a WordPress plugin by OTWthemes with 70+ active installs, the #18,527 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 2 reviews. Version 1.7 came out on May 6, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.20. Among the 5 plugins tagged “tinymce editor”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats75 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | OTW TinyMCE Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 74 · +7.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 69 |
Rank over time
#18,527 · up 8 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,527 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,417 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,550 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,506 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,533 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,521 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,510 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,509 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,596 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,619 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,512 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,504 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,504 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,535 |
Growth %
Average +0.54% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.35% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.39% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.41% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +2.90% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| 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 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #18504 → #18533Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 5.9.19 → 5.9.20
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.786%
- v1.414%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 5.9.20
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 7, 2014
- Last updated
- May 6, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about OTW TinyMCE Widget
How many websites use OTW TinyMCE Widget?
OTW TinyMCE Widget 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 #18,527 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has OTW TinyMCE Widget been downloaded?
7,286 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was OTW TinyMCE Widget last updated?
Version 1.7 came out on May 6, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is OTW TinyMCE Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
OTW TinyMCE Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.20, 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 OTW TinyMCE Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does OTW TinyMCE Widget have?
3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to OTW TinyMCE Widget?
The plugins most like OTW TinyMCE Widget, by the tags they share, are Advanced Editor Tools (1M+), SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+) and Jeg Kit for Elementor (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%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 | ≈ 74 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 7.3K |
| Author | OTWthemes |
| First released | Jun 7, 2014 |
| Version | 1.7 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 6, 2022 |
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