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Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor

v1.3.2

by laurencebahiirwa · updated 3 years ago

Add Semantic HTML Markup to texts such as Cite, Small, Marked, Inserted and Deleted in the Block Editor.

Rank
#12,750
Down10 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 219
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
7.7K
7,671 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA ~34d

Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor at a glance

Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor is a WordPress plugin by laurencebahiirwa with 200+ active installs, the #12,750 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.3.2 came out on Feb 21, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 16 plugins tagged “rich text”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2019.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

109 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.510Oct 11Oct 15Oct 19Oct 23Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateSimple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor
Nov 3, 20268
Nov 2, 202612
Nov 1, 20268
Oct 31, 20266
Oct 30, 20264
Oct 29, 20264
Oct 28, 20264
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20267
Oct 25, 20265
Oct 24, 20264
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20266
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20265
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20264
Oct 11, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 219 · -1.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.219220221222Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026219
Nov 8, 2026220
Nov 7, 2026221
Nov 5, 2026220
Nov 4, 2026221
Nov 3, 2026220
Nov 2, 2026220
Nov 1, 2026220
Oct 31, 2026219
Oct 30, 2026219
Oct 29, 2026220
Oct 28, 2026219
Oct 27, 2026222

Rank over time

#12,750 · up 31 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#12.7K#12.8K#12.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#12,750
Nov 8, 2026#12,740
Nov 7, 2026#12,729
Nov 6, 2026#12,742
Nov 5, 2026#12,765
Nov 3, 2026#12,732
Nov 2, 2026#12,750
Nov 1, 2026#12,752
Oct 31, 2026#12,764
Oct 30, 2026#12,781
Oct 29, 2026#12,758
Oct 28, 2026#12,785
Oct 27, 2026#12,781

Growth %

Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.46%
Nov 8, 2026-0.45%
Nov 7, 2026+0.23%
Nov 5, 2026-0.45%
Nov 4, 2026+0.46%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+0.46%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-0.46%
Oct 29, 2026+0.46%
Oct 28, 2026-1.35%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026200+
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #12785 → #12765
    • Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18

Versions in use

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

  • v1.391%
  • v1.28.6%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.3.2
Requires WordPress
6.0.0
Tested up to
6.0.18
Requires PHP
5.6
First released
May 27, 2019
Last updated
Feb 21, 2023
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor

How many websites use Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor?

Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,750 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor been downloaded?

7,671 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats

When was Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor last updated?

Version 1.3.2 came out on Feb 21, 2023 (3 years ago).

Is Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?

Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor 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 Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor?

The plugins most like Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and Gutenberg Essential Blocks (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

Analyze reviews

Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 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★

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Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor
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Metric
Estimated installs≈ 219
Reported installs200+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads7.7K
Authorlaurencebahiirwa
First releasedMay 27, 2019
Version1.3.2
Requires WP6.0.0
Requires PHP5.6
Last updatedFeb 21, 2023

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