TinyMCE Backslash Button
v0.2.6by redcocker · updated 14 years ago
This plugin provides buttons to enter backslash. Even when using Japanese or Korean font, backslash doesn't appear as Yen or Won sign.
- Rank
- #41,924
- Down3,422 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.4K
- 2,434 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
TinyMCE Backslash Button at a glance
TinyMCE Backslash Button is a WordPress plugin by redcocker with 10+ active installs, the #41,924 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.2.6 came out on Feb 1, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 10 plugins tagged “korean”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats24 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | TinyMCE Backslash Button |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#41,924 · up 1,975 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #41,924 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #38,502 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,623 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,901 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #42,650 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,470 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,562 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,439 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #43,899 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.69% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v0.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.6
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 22, 2011
- Last updated
- Feb 1, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about TinyMCE Backslash Button
How many websites use TinyMCE Backslash Button?
TinyMCE Backslash Button is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #41,924 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has TinyMCE Backslash Button been downloaded?
2,434 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was TinyMCE Backslash Button last updated?
Version 0.2.6 came out on Feb 1, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is TinyMCE Backslash Button compatible with the latest WordPress?
TinyMCE Backslash Button’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 TinyMCE Backslash Button still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does TinyMCE Backslash Button have?
No one has reviewed TinyMCE Backslash Button on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to TinyMCE Backslash Button?
The plugins most like TinyMCE Backslash Button, by the tags they share, are Japanese font for WordPress(Previously (10K+), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+) and Advanced TinyMCE Configuration (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.4K |
| Author | redcocker |
| First released | Oct 22, 2011 |
| Version | 0.2.6 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 1, 2012 |
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