# HTML Post Editor

> HTML Post Editor has 100+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 3 reviews and 126 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** HTML Post Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**The plugin adds HTML editor to the default post editor. The editor is accessible through a new HTML tab. When opening the tab the editor loads the raw HTML source of the post, formats it and applies Ace Editor to the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 15,554
- **Downloads (30 days):** 126 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** May 13, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mortalis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mortalis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/html-post-editor-new/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ace-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ace-editor/) | #1 | 3 |
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,656 |
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | #39 | 182 |
| [post editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-editor/) | #3 | 12 |
| [raw](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/raw/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ace-editor | #57 | 73 |
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| html | >100 | 10,000 |
| post editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| raw | >100 | 2,894 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [ACE HTML Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ace-html-block/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 6, 2019 | 31/100 |
| 3 | [Acelerator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acelerator/) | <10 | — | May 18, 2018 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTML Post Editor free?
Yes. HTML Post Editor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is HTML Post Editor safe to use in 2026?
HTML Post Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTML Post Editor?
HTML Post Editor is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,554 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 126 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTML Post Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
HTML Post Editor is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was HTML Post Editor last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 13, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes HTML Post Editor?
HTML Post Editor is developed and maintained by mortalis.

### What are the best alternatives to HTML Post Editor?
The most popular alternatives to HTML Post Editor are ACE HTML Block (40+ installs) and Acelerator (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html-post-editor-new/ · Generated 2026-10-05 15:35 UTC by PageForge