# Batch Validator

> Batch Validator has 10+ active installs and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Batch Validator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 19 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**It functions as a frontend for the Markup Validator Web Service API on http://validator.w3.org. Stylesheets are checked as well.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,796
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (-21.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 2, 2007
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.2.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Roland Rust (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpdprx/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/batch-validator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | >100 | 185 |
| [markup validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/markup-validation/) | #2 | 2 |
| [validator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/validator/) | #5 | 9 |
| [w3c](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/w3c/) | #4 | 8 |
| [xhtml](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/xhtml/) | #12 | 13 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| html | >100 | 10,000 |
| markup validation | >100 | 1,190 |
| validator | >100 | 578 |
| w3c | >100 | 258 |
| xhtml | >100 | 239 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcoder/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (227) | Sep 14, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Mammoth .docx converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mammoth-docx-converter/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (62) | Mar 12, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 3 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 4 | [Raw HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/raw-html/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (33) | Nov 11, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Minify HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minify-html-markup/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (33) | Mar 18, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 6 | [WP Super Minify • Minify, Compress and Cache HTML, CSS & JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-minify/) | 8K+ | 4.1/5 (72) | Aug 21, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Allow HTML in Category Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-html-in-category-descriptions/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (41) | Mar 5, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Custom HTML Block Extension](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-html-block-extension/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (13) | Jul 26, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 9 | [Code Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-widget/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (35) | Jun 11, 2022 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/preserved-html-editor-markup-plus/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (36) | Dec 11, 2019 | 41/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Batch Validator free?
Yes. Batch Validator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Batch Validator safe to use in 2026?
Batch Validator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 19 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Batch Validator?
Batch Validator is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,796 times since it launched in August 2007. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Batch Validator work with WordPress 7.1?
Batch Validator is officially tested up to WordPress 2.2.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Batch Validator last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on September 2, 2007 (19 years ago).

### Who makes Batch Validator?
Batch Validator is developed and maintained by Roland Rust.

### What are the best alternatives to Batch Validator?
The most popular alternatives to Batch Validator are Shortcoder (100K+ installs), Mammoth .docx converter (20K+ installs) and Code Embed (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/batch-validator/ · Generated 2026-10-22 21:23 UTC by PageForge