TinyMCE Spellcheck
v1.3by Matthew Muro · updated 9 years ago
TinyMCE Spellcheck adds the spellcheck button back to the editor in WordPress 3.6 and up.
- Rank
- #4,547
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,460
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 53.5K
- 53,543 all-time
- Rating
- 3.8/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
TinyMCE Spellcheck at a glance
TinyMCE Spellcheck is a WordPress plugin by Matthew Muro with 2K+ active installs, the #4,547 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 71% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 1.3 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “spell”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats239 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | TinyMCE Spellcheck |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,456 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,456 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,458 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,452 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,451 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,450 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,450 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,452 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,453 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,456 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,453 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,455 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,458 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,458 |
Rank over time
#4,547 · up 16 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,547 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,546 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,557 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,554 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,555 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,555 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,556 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,551 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,552 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,549 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,558 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,562 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,567 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,564 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,563 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
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
3.8★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 8, 2013
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about TinyMCE Spellcheck
How many websites use TinyMCE Spellcheck?
TinyMCE Spellcheck is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,547 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has TinyMCE Spellcheck been downloaded?
53,543 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was TinyMCE Spellcheck last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is TinyMCE Spellcheck compatible with the latest WordPress?
TinyMCE Spellcheck’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Spellcheck have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for TinyMCE Spellcheck. See its security record
Is TinyMCE Spellcheck 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 Spellcheck have?
3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to TinyMCE Spellcheck?
The plugins most like TinyMCE Spellcheck, by the tags they share, are Perfect Tense (100+), Webmaster Spelling Notifications (100+) and Qalam Arabic AI Writing Assistant Plugin (10+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.8
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 17%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,460 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 3.8 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 53.5K |
| Author | Matthew Muro |
| First released | Aug 8, 2013 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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