tinyWYM Editor
v1.4.1by arickards · updated 8 years ago
Convert WordPress's WYSIWYG editor into a WYSIWYM editor. Add and edit any HTML tag and attribute from the visual editor.
- Rank
- #6,889
- Down16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,140
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 69K
- 68,955 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
tinyWYM Editor at a glance
tinyWYM Editor is a WordPress plugin by arickards with 1K+ active installs, the #6,889 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 14% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.4.1 came out on Mar 12, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “wysiwym”. 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 stats239 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | tinyWYM Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,139 · -1.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,139 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,143 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,144 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,150 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,142 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,145 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,145 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,142 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,147 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,141 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,148 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,152 |
Rank over time
#6,889 · down 9 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,889 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,873 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,871 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,872 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,858 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,868 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,866 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,867 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,878 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,869 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,887 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,884 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,880 |
Growth %
Average -0.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.52% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.70% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.26% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.53% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.35% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.org- Rank #6884 → #6872
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.490%
- v1.35.2%
- v1.24.6%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2.0
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 9, 2015
- Last updated
- Mar 12, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about tinyWYM Editor
How many websites use tinyWYM Editor?
tinyWYM Editor 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 #6,889 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has tinyWYM Editor been downloaded?
68,955 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was tinyWYM Editor last updated?
Version 1.4.1 came out on Mar 12, 2018 (8 years ago). See every release
Is tinyWYM Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
tinyWYM Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 tinyWYM Editor have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for tinyWYM Editor. See its security record
Is tinyWYM Editor 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 tinyWYM Editor have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to tinyWYM Editor?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 1,140 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 69K |
| Author | arickards |
| First released | Aug 9, 2015 |
| Version | 1.4.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 12, 2018 |
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