TinyMCE Color Picker
v1.3by iseulde · updated 9 years ago
This plugin adds and advanced color picker to the editor. You’ll have the ability to add custom colors with a color picker, a feature that has been re …
- Rank
- #6,726
- Down12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,190
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 20.5K
- 20,493 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 21 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
TinyMCE Color Picker at a glance
TinyMCE Color Picker is a WordPress plugin by iseulde with 1K+ active installs, the #6,726 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Version 1.3 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 19 plugins tagged “color picker”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats181 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | TinyMCE Color Picker |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,186 · -2.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,186 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,191 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,188 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,191 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,194 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,192 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,195 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,195 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,190 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,194 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,194 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,197 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,219 |
Rank over time
#6,726 · down 9 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,726 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,714 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,726 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,716 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,716 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,708 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,705 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,699 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,702 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,718 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,711 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,721 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,722 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,717 |
Growth %
Average -0.21% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.80% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
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.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★21 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 26, 2014
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about TinyMCE Color Picker
How many websites use TinyMCE Color Picker?
TinyMCE Color Picker is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,726 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has TinyMCE Color Picker been downloaded?
20,493 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was TinyMCE Color Picker last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is TinyMCE Color Picker compatible with the latest WordPress?
TinyMCE Color Picker’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 TinyMCE Color Picker have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep TinyMCE Color Picker up to date. See its security record
Is TinyMCE Color Picker still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does TinyMCE Color Picker have?
5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to TinyMCE Color Picker?
The plugins most like TinyMCE Color Picker, by the tags they share, are Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+), Japanese font for WordPress(Previously (10K+) and Advanced TinyMCE Configuration (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
21 reviews
- 5 stars: 21 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 | ≈ 1,190 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 21 |
| Total downloads | 20.5K |
| Author | iseulde |
| First released | Apr 26, 2014 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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