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Default Content

Default Content is a simple yet powerful WordPress plugin that automatically inserts predefined HTML content into the editor when you create a new post or page. You can enable or disable default content insertion…

Active installs20+10+ tier
Downloads · 30d55▲ +41% vs prev. 30d
Rating5/51 reviews
Health score40/100At risk
All-time downloads678Since Jun 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.0PHP 7.0+
Downloads · 7d15▲ +7.1% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

Default Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (20+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in over a year
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)

Daily downloads

134Jul 5Aug 18Oct 2
Yesterday2
Daily average (1y)1
Peak day7Oct 5, 2025
Last 12 months474

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Default Content stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
content template >100 10,000 Best content template plugins →
Default content #71 10,000 Best Default content plugins →
editor >100 10,000 Best editor plugins →
page content >100 10,000 Best page content plugins →
post content >100 10,000 Best post content plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 1.7100.0%

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews

  • 5★100.0%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★0.00%
  • 1★0.00%

About Default Content

From the official readme · v1.7

Description

Default Content is a simple yet powerful WordPress plugin that automatically inserts predefined HTML content into the editor when you create a new post or page. You can enable or disable default content insertion separately for posts and pages, and customize the content using the built-in WordPress editor.

Features:

  • Automatically insert default content for new posts or pages.
  • Enable or disable default content separately for posts and pages.
  • Customize content using the WordPress TinyMCE (WYSIWYG) editor.
  • Saves time when publishing similar content repeatedly.
  • Clean and lightweight code.

Credits

Developed by DIZE TECH IT SOLUTIONS

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory or install it via the WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to Settings > Default Content to configure the plugin options.

Frequently asked questions

Will this plugin affect existing content?

No, the plugin only affects new posts or pages that are created. It does not modify existing content.

Can I disable default content for posts or pages?

Yes, you can selectively enable or disable the feature for posts and pages via the plugin settings page.

What HTML tags can I use in the default content?

You can use any HTML tags supported by the WordPress visual editor.

Changelog

Recommended update for enhanced security and compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.

1.1

  • Added nonce verification and input validation for improved security.
  • Updated code for WordPress.org plugin guidelines compatibility.

1.0

  • Initial release.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Settings page with options for posts and pages.
Settings page with options for posts and pages.
Example of default content in the post editor.
Example of default content in the post editor.

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FAQ

Default Content: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026

Is Default Content free?

Yes. Default Content is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Default Content safe to use in 2026?

Default Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Default Content?

Default Content is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 678 times since it launched in June 2025. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

Does Default Content work with WordPress 7.1?

Default Content is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Default Content need?

Default Content requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Default Content last updated?

The latest version, 1.7, was released on June 20, 2025 (1 year ago).

Who makes Default Content?

Default Content is developed and maintained by DIZE TECH IT SOLUTIONS.

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