Raw HTML Snippets
v2.0.4by Andy Stratton · updated 3 years ago
Create a library of raw HTML snippets that you can easily insert into any page/post content using a shortcode.
- Rank
- #4,599
- Down5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,420
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 43.1K
- 43,094 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Raw HTML Snippets at a glance
Raw HTML Snippets is a WordPress plugin by Andy Stratton with 2K+ active installs, the #4,599 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 41% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 2.0.4 came out on Jul 31, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “raw html”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats333 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Raw HTML Snippets |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,425 · -0.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,425 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,431 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,434 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,438 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,438 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,434 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,434 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,435 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,437 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,444 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,447 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,447 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,447 |
Rank over time
#4,599 · down 27 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,599 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,594 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,589 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,586 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,579 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,580 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,587 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,581 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,580 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,579 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,570 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,575 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,584 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,582 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,572 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
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.
- v2.090%
- v1.19.9%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- –
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 11, 2011
- Last updated
- Jul 31, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Raw HTML Snippets
How many websites use Raw HTML Snippets?
Raw HTML Snippets is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,599 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Raw HTML Snippets been downloaded?
43,094 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats
When was Raw HTML Snippets last updated?
Version 2.0.4 came out on Jul 31, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release
Does Raw HTML Snippets have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Raw HTML Snippets. See its security record
Is Raw HTML Snippets still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Raw HTML Snippets have?
4.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 91% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Raw HTML Snippets?
The plugins most like Raw HTML Snippets, by the tags they share, are Minify HTML (10K+), Raw HTML (10K+) and Allow HTML in Category Descriptions (8K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 reviews, 91%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 9%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 91%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 9%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 14 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,420 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 43.1K |
| Author | Andy Stratton |
| First released | May 11, 2011 |
| Version | 2.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 31, 2023 |
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