TinyMCE Unrestrictor
v1.0by Daniel Klose · updated 12 years ago
A simple plugin that enables the missing buttons of the TinyMCE Editor and focusses on being lightweight (only about 100 lines of code).
- Rank
- #21,825
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 45
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.9K
- 3,851 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
TinyMCE Unrestrictor at a glance
TinyMCE Unrestrictor is a WordPress plugin by Daniel Klose with 40+ active installs, the #21,825 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Jun 7, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 183 plugins tagged “tinyMCE”, it ranks #99. 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 stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | TinyMCE Unrestrictor |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 46 |
Rank over time
#21,825 · up 87 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,825 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,791 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,887 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,922 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,760 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,776 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,769 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,656 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,732 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,755 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,785 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,912 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.17% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9.1
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 7, 2014
- Last updated
- Jun 7, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about TinyMCE Unrestrictor
How many websites use TinyMCE Unrestrictor?
TinyMCE Unrestrictor is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,825 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has TinyMCE Unrestrictor been downloaded?
3,851 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was TinyMCE Unrestrictor last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jun 7, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is TinyMCE Unrestrictor compatible with the latest WordPress?
TinyMCE Unrestrictor’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.
Is TinyMCE Unrestrictor still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does TinyMCE Unrestrictor have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to TinyMCE Unrestrictor?
The plugins most like TinyMCE Unrestrictor, 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
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 45 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 3.9K |
| Author | Daniel Klose |
| First released | Jun 7, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 7, 2014 |
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