Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus
v1.5.4by J-Ro · updated 7 years ago
Preserves HTML and developer edits in HTML AND WYSIWYG tab. Supports inline scripts/css, JavaScript code blocks and HTML5 content editing
- Rank
- #3,809
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,500
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 51.3K
- 51,263 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 36 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus at a glance
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus is a WordPress plugin by J-Ro with 3K+ active installs, the #3,809 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 36 reviews. Version 1.5.4 came out on Dec 11, 2019, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.27. It leads the 31 plugins tagged “markup”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats389 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 14 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,498 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,498 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,502 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,502 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,510 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,509 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,505 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,505 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,503 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,505 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,512 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,505 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,498 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,500 |
Rank over time
#3,809 · down 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,809 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,805 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,806 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,800 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,796 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,797 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,800 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,797 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,800 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,799 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,795 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,804 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,820 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,818 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,807 |
Growth %
Average -0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.06% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3820 → #3796
- Tested up to 5.3.26 → 5.3.27
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.5100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★36 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.1
- Tested up to
- 5.3.27
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 23, 2014
- Last updated
- Dec 11, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus
How many websites use Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus?
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,809 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus been downloaded?
51,263 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times. See download stats
When was Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus last updated?
Version 1.5.4 came out on Dec 11, 2019 (6 years ago). See every release
Is Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus compatible with the latest WordPress?
Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.27, 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.
Does Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus. See its security record
Is Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus still maintained?
Its last release was 6 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 Plus have?
4.2 out of 5 from 36 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus?
The plugins most like Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus, 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
4.2
★★★★★
36 reviews
- 5 stars: 24 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 4 reviews, 11%
- 3 stars: 3 reviews, 8%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 11%
- Positive
- 78%4–5★
- Mixed
- 8%3★
- Critical
- 14%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,500 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 36 |
| Total downloads | 51.3K |
| Author | J-Ro |
| First released | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Version | 1.5.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 11, 2019 |
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