# Rich Text Formats

> Rich Text Formats has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 152 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 74/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Rich Text Formats is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

**Rich text enhancements for the WordPress block editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 1,533
- **Downloads (30 days):** 152 (+39.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 74/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.6
- **Last updated:** Sep 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** lubus (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lubus/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/blablablocks-formats/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,309 |
| [Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/highlight/) | #25 | 72 |
| [rich text format](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rich-text-format/) | #2 | 2 |
| [text effects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-effects/) | #2 | 4 |
| [tooltip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tooltip/) | #21 | 72 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,908 |
| Highlight | >100 | 3,090 |
| rich text format | #2 | 732 |
| text effects | #27 | 2,935 |
| tooltip | >100 | 1,984 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor/) | 8M+ | 4.9/5 (1,248) | May 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 2 | [Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-widgets/) | 2M+ | 4.9/5 (272) | Dec 8, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,871) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Oct 6, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-gutenberg/) | 500K+ | 5/5 (735) | Jul 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 7 | [Extendify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extendify/) | 500K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Oct 8, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otter-blocks/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (250) | Sep 29, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 9 | [Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coblocks/) | 300K+ | 4.2/5 (109) | Mar 5, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 10 | [Kadence Starter Templates — Predesigned Website Templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-starter-templates/) | 200K+ | 4.3/5 (19) | Aug 12, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rich Text Formats free?
Yes. Rich Text Formats is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Rich Text Formats safe to use in 2026?
Rich Text Formats is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Rich Text Formats?
Rich Text Formats is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,533 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 152 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Rich Text Formats work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Rich Text Formats up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does Rich Text Formats need?
Rich Text Formats requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Rich Text Formats last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.6, was released on September 9, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Rich Text Formats?
Rich Text Formats is developed and maintained by lubus.

### What are the best alternatives to Rich Text Formats?
The most popular alternatives to Rich Text Formats are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Classic Widgets (2M+ installs) and Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs).


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