HTML Editor Type
The HTML editor has not received a lot of love. The type is too small, especially when you see it in the new distraction-free writing mode. This plugin uses the lovely M+ 2m font (the font I use for coding every day)…
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HTML Editor Type shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where HTML Editor Type stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| editor | >100 |
| monospace | #79 |
| type | >100 |
| typography | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About HTML Editor Type
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
The HTML editor has not received a lot of love. The type is too small, especially when you see it in the new distraction-free writing mode. This plugin uses the lovely M+ 2m font (the font I use for coding every day) for more beautiful writing.
M+ also has extensive international support. From its site:
All fonts were completed with Basic Latin, Latin-1 Supplement, Latin Extended-A, and IPA Extensions. And most of Greek, Cyrillic, Vietnamese, and extended glyphs and symbols were prepared too. So the fonts are in conformity with ISO-8859-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, Windows-1252, T1, and VISCII encoding.
Installation
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Upload the
html-editor-typefolder to your/wp-content/plugins/directory -
Activate the “HTML Editor Type” plugin in your WordPress administration interface
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Create or edit a post using the HTML tab (or just disable visual editing altogether in your user settings page). Marvel at the improvement.
Changelog
1.0.2
- More specific selector for 3.8
1.0.1
- Sloppiness on initial release fixed up.
1.0
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
HTML Editor Type: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is HTML Editor Type free?
Yes. HTML Editor Type is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is HTML Editor Type safe to use in 2026?
HTML Editor Type shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use HTML Editor Type?
HTML Editor Type is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,413 times since it launched in October 2011. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.
Does HTML Editor Type work with WordPress 7.1?
HTML Editor Type is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was HTML Editor Type last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on December 12, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes HTML Editor Type?
HTML Editor Type is developed and maintained by Matt Wiebe.
What are the best alternatives to HTML Editor Type?
The most popular alternatives to HTML Editor Type are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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