QuickTags
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where QuickTags stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| autocomplete | >100 |
| jquery ui | >100 |
| quick tags | >100 |
| tags | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from 4 reviews
About QuickTags
From the official readme · v0.0.4Description
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 enter key.
Installation
- Download the quicktags.zip and uncompress it
- Place the QuickTags directory in the wp-content/plugins folder
- Enable the plugin
- Add the QuickTags widget from the widgets section of the dashboard!
Changelog
Fixes showstopper bugs. Users should upgrade to this working version immediately.
0.0.4
- Removed separate jquery-ui library as a new one is now included in WP 3.5
- Fixed issue with drag n’ drop in WP 3.5.1 in widgets area
- Fixed issue including files for localhost domains
0.0.3
- Added jquery-ui extended library to resolve some JS bugs
0.0.2
- Fixed issue with postID not being properly sent via AJAX
- Fixed issue with widget rendering outside single posts (it’s now only displayed when is_single==true)
- Minor code enhancements
0.0.1
First version release!
Screenshots
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FAQ
QuickTags: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
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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