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Raw HTML

v1.6.4

by Janis Elsts · updated 2 years ago

Lets you use raw HTML or any other code in your posts. You can also disable smart quotes and other automatic formatting on a per-post basis.

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Rank
#1,528
Down3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 16,000
10K+ reported · Medium
Total downloads
602.2K
602,161 all-time
Rating
4.3/5
33 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -41.1% (30d)·Toward 9K+ · ETA ~32d

Raw HTML at a glance

Raw HTML is a WordPress plugin by Janis Elsts with 10K+ active installs, the #1,528 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 47 times, 41% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Version 1.6.4 came out on Nov 11, 2024, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 133 plugins tagged “formatting”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2008.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

1.4K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Raw HTML Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.50100Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateRaw HTML
Nov 7, 202629
Nov 6, 202632
Nov 5, 202634
Nov 4, 202638
Nov 3, 202655
Nov 2, 202658
Nov 1, 202642
Oct 31, 202629
Oct 30, 202651
Oct 29, 202653
Oct 28, 202670
Oct 27, 202654
Oct 26, 202661
Oct 25, 202643
Oct 24, 202622
Oct 23, 202687
Oct 22, 2026101
Oct 21, 2026100
Oct 20, 202665
Oct 19, 202640
Oct 18, 202619
Oct 17, 202621
Oct 16, 202635
Oct 15, 202637
Oct 14, 202649
Oct 13, 202650
Oct 12, 202625
Oct 11, 202613
Oct 10, 202622
Oct 9, 202641

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 15,929 · -0.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.15.9K16K16KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202615,929
Nov 7, 202615,946
Nov 5, 202615,970
Nov 4, 202615,949
Nov 3, 202615,948
Nov 2, 202615,935
Nov 1, 202615,956
Oct 31, 202615,971
Oct 30, 202615,977
Oct 29, 202615,979
Oct 28, 202615,974
Oct 27, 202615,979

Rank over time

#1,528 · down 1 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#1.5K#1.5K#1.5K#1.5KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#1,528
Nov 7, 2026#1,525
Nov 6, 2026#1,525
Nov 5, 2026#1,524
Nov 4, 2026#1,527
Nov 3, 2026#1,526
Nov 2, 2026#1,529
Nov 1, 2026#1,528
Oct 31, 2026#1,527
Oct 30, 2026#1,529
Oct 29, 2026#1,529
Oct 28, 2026#1,530
Oct 27, 2026#1,530
Oct 16, 2026#1,527

Growth %

Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.1%0%0.1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.11%
Nov 7, 2026-0.07%
Nov 5, 2026+0.13%
Nov 4, 2026+0.01%
Nov 3, 2026+0.08%
Nov 2, 2026-0.13%
Nov 1, 2026-0.09%
Oct 31, 2026-0.04%
Oct 30, 2026-0.01%
Oct 29, 2026+0.03%
Oct 28, 2026-0.03%

Active installs band

10K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9.5K10K10.5KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610K+
Nov 7, 202610K+
Nov 6, 202610K+
Nov 5, 202610K+
Nov 4, 202610K+
Nov 3, 202610K+
Nov 2, 202610K+
Nov 1, 202610K+
Oct 31, 202610K+
Oct 30, 202610K+
Oct 29, 202610K+
Oct 28, 202610K+
Oct 27, 202610K+
Oct 16, 202610K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #1530 → #1524Downloads -21.6%
    • Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.687%
  • v1.57.0%
  • Other5.9%

Rating trend

4.3★★★★★33 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.6.4
Requires WordPress
2.8
Tested up to
6.7.11
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jan 2, 2008
Last updated
Nov 11, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Raw HTML

How many websites use Raw HTML?

Raw HTML is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,528 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Raw HTML been downloaded?

602,161 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 47 times. See download stats

When was Raw HTML last updated?

Version 1.6.4 came out on Nov 11, 2024 (1 year ago). See every release

Is Raw HTML compatible with the latest WordPress?

Raw HTML’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Raw HTML have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Raw HTML. See its security record

Is Raw HTML still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Raw HTML have?

4.3 out of 5 from 33 reviews on WordPress.org. 70% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Raw HTML?

The plugins most like Raw HTML, by the tags they share, are WP Super Minify • Minify, Compress and Cache HTML, CSS & JavaScript (8K+), Post Duplicator (200K+) and YARPP (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.3

★★★★★

33 reviews

  • 5 stars: 23 reviews, 70%
  • 4 stars: 5 reviews, 15%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 4 reviews, 12%
Positive
85%4–5★
Mixed
3%3★
Critical
12%1–2★
  • About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Raw HTML
Estimated installs≈ 16,000
Reported installs10K+
Rating4.3
Reviews33
Total downloads602.2K
AuthorJanis Elsts
First releasedJan 2, 2008
Version1.6.4
Requires WP2.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 11, 2024

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