# OTW TinyMCE Widget

> OTW TinyMCE Widget has 60+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** OTW TinyMCE Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**A TinyMCE Widget. Use the TinyMCE editor in a widget so you can insert it in any sidebar you like.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 7,198
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (-1.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** May 6, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** OTWthemes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/otwthemes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/otw-tinymce-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [tinyMCE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tinymce/) | #88 | 173 |
| [tinymce editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tinymce-editor/) | #4 | 5 |
| [tinymce in sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tinymce-in-sidebar/) | #1 | 1 |
| [tinymce widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tinymce-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widgets/) | >100 | 525 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| tinyMCE | >100 | 1,157 |
| tinymce editor | >100 | 991 |
| tinymce in sidebar | >100 | 247 |
| tinymce widget | >100 | 402 |
| widgets | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Black Studio TinyMCE Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/black-studio-tinymce-widget/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (191) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [AddQuicktag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/addquicktag/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (44) | Oct 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid – Visual Drag and Drop Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-and-page-builder/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (140) | Sep 25, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Visual Term Description Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visual-term-description-editor/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (21) | Aug 17, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 6 | [Title and Nofollow For Links (Classic Editor)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/title-and-nofollow-for-links/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (23) | Jul 30, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [TinyMCE Clear Float](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-clear-buttons/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 1, 2018 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced TinyMCE Configuration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-tinymce-configuration/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (12) | Apr 10, 2023 | 41/100 |
| 9 | [Japanese font for WordPress(Previously: Japanese Font for TinyMCE)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/japanese-font-for-tinymce/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (6) | Dec 4, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [Advanced Image Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-image-styles/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (65) | Feb 10, 2018 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is OTW TinyMCE Widget free?
Yes. OTW TinyMCE Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is OTW TinyMCE Widget safe to use in 2026?
OTW TinyMCE Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use OTW TinyMCE Widget?
OTW TinyMCE Widget is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,198 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does OTW TinyMCE Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
OTW TinyMCE Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was OTW TinyMCE Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.7, was released on May 6, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes OTW TinyMCE Widget?
OTW TinyMCE Widget is developed and maintained by OTWthemes.

### What are the best alternatives to OTW TinyMCE Widget?
The most popular alternatives to OTW TinyMCE Widget are Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+ installs) and AddQuicktag (100K+ installs).


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