# QuickTags

> QuickTags has 10+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 4 reviews and 36 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** QuickTags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Allows for front-end tagging of posts. It uses jQuery UI autocomplete to search the WP DB and return the closest matching tag based on the search term. If no tag was found, you can add a new tag by simply hitting the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,886
- **Downloads (30 days):** 36 (+16.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.4
- **Last updated:** Feb 12, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rafiki (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rafdizzle86/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/quicktags/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [autocomplete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/autocomplete/) | #40 | 83 |
| [jquery ui](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery-ui/) | #6 | 11 |
| [quick tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/quick-tags/) | #1 | 1 |
| [tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tags/) | >100 | 289 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| autocomplete | >100 | 833 |
| jquery ui | >100 | 1,516 |
| quick tags | >100 | 3,087 |
| tags | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Console – WordPress PHP Console powered by PsySH](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-console/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (21) | Aug 21, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [WP Search with Algolia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-search-with-algolia/) | 7K+ | 4.5/5 (24) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [Order Status Control for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/order-status-control-for-woocommerce/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 8, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Product Search For WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-product-search-for-woo/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Sep 4, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [DOOFINDER Search and Discovery for WP & WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/doofinder-for-woocommerce/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (127) | Sep 21, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Address Autocomplete via Google for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gf-google-address-autocomplete/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (7) | Aug 11, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 7 | [SearchIQ – The Search Solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchiq/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (197) | Oct 3, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 8 | [Autocomplete Location Field for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autocomplete-location-field-contact-form-7/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (13) | Jul 19, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [Autocomplete LearnDash Lessons and Topics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autocomplete-learndash/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 11, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 10 | [Address Autocomplete Anything – Google Address Autocomplete for Any Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/address-autocomplete-anything/) | 900+ | 5/5 (15) | Sep 29, 2026 | 71/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is QuickTags safe to use in 2026?
QuickTags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use QuickTags?
QuickTags is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,886 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.

### Does QuickTags work with WordPress 7.1?
QuickTags is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was QuickTags last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.4, was released on February 12, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes QuickTags?
QuickTags is developed and maintained by Rafiki.

### What are the best alternatives to QuickTags?
The most popular alternatives to QuickTags are WP Console (20K+ installs), WP Search with Algolia (7K+ installs) and Order Status Control for Wo… (4K+ installs).


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