TRUEedit
v1.4by macguru2000 · updated 15 years ago
TRUEedit turns the Post HTML Tab into a raw HTML editor that does not texturize or modify your code.
- Rank
- #16,827
- Down28 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 96
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.2K
- 8,209 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
TRUEedit at a glance
TRUEedit is a WordPress plugin by macguru2000 with 90+ active installs, the #16,827 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.4 came out on Mar 15, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 2 plugins tagged “texturize”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats50 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | TRUEedit |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 96 · -2.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 98 |
Rank over time
#16,827 · down 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,827 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,799 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,810 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,803 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,818 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,784 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,823 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,834 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,796 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,844 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,845 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,827 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,823 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.03% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.04% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.03% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.04% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.03% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.02% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
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.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 13, 2011
- Last updated
- Mar 15, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about TRUEedit
How many websites use TRUEedit?
TRUEedit is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,827 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has TRUEedit been downloaded?
8,209 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was TRUEedit last updated?
Version 1.4 came out on Mar 15, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is TRUEedit compatible with the latest WordPress?
TRUEedit’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 TRUEedit still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does TRUEedit have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to TRUEedit?
The plugins most like TRUEedit, by the tags they share, are Post Duplicator (200K+), Public Post Preview Configurator (10K+) and Post Type Switcher (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 96 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 8.2K |
| Author | macguru2000 |
| First released | Feb 13, 2011 |
| Version | 1.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 15, 2011 |
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