# Post Editor Buttons Fork

> Post Editor Buttons Fork has 700+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 11 reviews and 121 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Post Editor Buttons Fork shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Unsure of the reason behind the poor rating and “doesn’t work” vote. Possibly the user didn’t realized this only adds tags to the HTML editor? If you use this plugin and it works for you, I’d appreciate it if you’d give…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 15,005
- **Downloads (30 days):** 121 (+57.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 11 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.4
- **Last updated:** Oct 1, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kailey (trepmal) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/trepmal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-editor-buttons-fork/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [add buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/add-buttons/) | #1 | 3 |
| [buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buttons/) | #21 | 83 |
| [post editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-editor/) | #2 | 12 |
| [toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/toolbar/) | #17 | 111 |
| [toolbar buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/toolbar-buttons/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| add buttons | >100 | 10,000 |
| buttons | >100 | 10,000 |
| post editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| toolbar | >100 | 2,152 |
| toolbar buttons | >100 | 1,599 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 95.7%
- 2.3: 4.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Post Editor Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-editor-buttons/) | 80+ | — | Feb 23, 2011 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [XHE Quicktags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xhe-quicktags/) | <10 | — | Apr 4, 2021 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Post Editor Buttons Fork safe to use in 2026?
Post Editor Buttons Fork shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Post Editor Buttons Fork?
Post Editor Buttons Fork is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,005 times since it launched in May 2011. It was downloaded 121 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post Editor Buttons Fork work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Editor Buttons Fork is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Post Editor Buttons Fork last updated?
The latest version, 2.4, was released on October 1, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Post Editor Buttons Fork?
Post Editor Buttons Fork is developed and maintained by Kailey (trepmal).

### What are the best alternatives to Post Editor Buttons Fork?
The most popular alternatives to Post Editor Buttons Fork are Post Editor Buttons (80+ installs) and XHE Quicktags (<10 installs).


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