TinyMCE Code Formatting
v1.0.0by mortalis · updated 11 years ago
Adds the Pre and Code buttons to the TinyMCE toolbar with customizable shortcuts
- Rank
- #18,605
- Up67 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 74
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.7K
- 4,678 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
TinyMCE Code Formatting at a glance
TinyMCE Code Formatting is a WordPress plugin by mortalis with 70+ active installs, the #18,605 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 14, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 23 plugins tagged “shortcut”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats96 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | TinyMCE Code Formatting |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 74 · +1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 73 |
Rank over time
#18,605 · up 119 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,605 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,672 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,618 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,553 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,616 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,541 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,539 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,540 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,558 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,627 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,741 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,724 |
Growth %
Average +0.12% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.37% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 7, 2015
- Last updated
- Apr 14, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about TinyMCE Code Formatting
How many websites use TinyMCE Code Formatting?
TinyMCE Code Formatting is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,605 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has TinyMCE Code Formatting been downloaded?
4,678 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was TinyMCE Code Formatting last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 14, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is TinyMCE Code Formatting compatible with the latest WordPress?
TinyMCE Code Formatting’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Code Formatting still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does TinyMCE Code Formatting have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to TinyMCE Code Formatting?
The plugins most like TinyMCE Code Formatting, by the tags they share, are Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+), Advanced TinyMCE Configuration (10K+) and TinyMCE Clear Float (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 74 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 4.7K |
| Author | mortalis |
| First released | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 14, 2015 |
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