Preserved HTML Editor Markup
v1.5by MarcusPope · updated 9 years ago
Preserves white space and developer edits in HTML AND WYSIWYG tab. Supports inline scripts/css, JavaScript code blocks and HTML5 content editing
- Rank
- #8,383
- Down6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 629
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 41.1K
- 41,089 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 42 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Preserved HTML Editor Markup at a glance
Preserved HTML Editor Markup is a WordPress plugin by MarcusPope with 600+ active installs, the #8,383 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 42 reviews. Version 1.5 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 2 plugins tagged “white space”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats133 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Preserved HTML Editor Markup |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 629 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 629 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 632 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 632 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 633 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 631 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 630 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 630 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 629 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 631 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 633 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 631 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 632 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 638 |
Rank over time
#8,383 · up 8 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,383 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,377 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,379 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,365 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,357 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,366 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,379 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,373 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,382 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,370 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,367 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,384 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,398 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,391 |
Growth %
Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.47% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.94% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
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.
- v1.5100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★42 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.1
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 28, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Preserved HTML Editor Markup
How many websites use Preserved HTML Editor Markup?
Preserved HTML Editor Markup is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,383 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Preserved HTML Editor Markup been downloaded?
41,089 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Preserved HTML Editor Markup last updated?
Version 1.5 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is Preserved HTML Editor Markup compatible with the latest WordPress?
Preserved HTML Editor Markup’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Preserved HTML Editor Markup still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Preserved HTML Editor Markup have?
5.0 out of 5 from 42 reviews on WordPress.org. 95% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Preserved HTML Editor Markup?
The plugins most like Preserved HTML Editor Markup, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and User Role Editor (700K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
42 reviews
- 5 stars: 40 reviews, 95%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- Each new 1★ review takes 83 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 629 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 42 |
| Total downloads | 41.1K |
| Author | MarcusPope |
| First released | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Version | 1.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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