# AddQuicktag vs OTW TinyMCE Widget

> AddQuicktag vs OTW TinyMCE Widget compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. AddQuicktag comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against OTW TinyMCE Widget.

**AddQuicktag comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against OTW TinyMCE Widget.** Choose AddQuicktag if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | AddQuicktag | OTW TinyMCE Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | 60+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 29.1K ✅ | 94 |
| Download trend | +2113.2% ✅ | +3.3% |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 3/5 |
| Reviews | 44 ✅ | 2 |
| Health score | 91/100 ✅ | 26/100 |
| Last updated | 5 days ago ✅ | 4 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 5.9.18 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | May 2007 | Jun 2014 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, AddQuicktag or OTW TinyMCE Widget?
AddQuicktag comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against OTW TinyMCE Widget. Choose AddQuicktag if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is AddQuicktag more popular than OTW TinyMCE Widget?
AddQuicktag is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 60+ for OTW TinyMCE Widget.

### Can I use AddQuicktag and OTW TinyMCE Widget together?
Both plugins cover tinyMCE, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are AddQuicktag and OTW TinyMCE Widget free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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