TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default
v1.0by raphaabreu · updated 13 years ago
Changes the default behavior on TinyMCE so that all text is pasted plain by default.
- Rank
- #16,101
- Down35 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 122
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.6K
- 4,623 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default at a glance
TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default is a WordPress plugin by raphaabreu with 100+ active installs, the #16,101 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Mar 18, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 5 plugins tagged “plain text”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats65 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 122 · +0.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 122 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 123 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 123 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 123 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 123 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 122 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 121 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 122 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 121 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 122 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 122 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 122 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 121 |
Rank over time
#16,101 · up 38 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,101 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,066 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,065 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,086 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,072 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,051 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,095 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,183 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,108 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,165 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,117 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,148 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,146 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,139 |
Growth %
Average +0.06% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.81% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.82% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.83% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.82% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.83% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.82% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.83% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 18, 2013
- Last updated
- Mar 18, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default
How many websites use TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default?
TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,101 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default been downloaded?
4,623 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Mar 18, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default compatible with the latest WordPress?
TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Paste in Plain Text by Default still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default?
The plugins most like TinyMCE Paste in Plain Text by Default, by the tags they share, are Paste as Plain Text (1K+), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+) and Japanese font for WordPress(Previously (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 122 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.6K |
| Author | raphaabreu |
| First released | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 18, 2013 |
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