# Rich Text Editor

> Rich Text Editor has 50+ active installs, a 3.2/5 rating from 22 reviews and 129 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Rich Text Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3.2/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**This plugin integrates your Wordpress with RichTextEditor - the most powerful online wysiwyg content editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 74,740
- **Downloads (30 days):** 129 (+53.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.2/5 from 22 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 31, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** richtexteditor (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/richtexteditor/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/richtexteditor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [PHP Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/php-editor/) | #2 | 2 |
| [PHP HTML Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/php-html-editor/) | #1 | 1 |
| [rich text editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rich-text-editor/) | #1 | 3 |
| [RichTextEditor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/richtexteditor/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wysiwyg editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wysiwyg-editor/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| PHP Editor | >100 | 7,905 |
| PHP HTML Editor | >100 | 3,592 |
| rich text editor | >100 | 1,332 |
| RichTextEditor | #1 | 1 |
| wysiwyg editor | >100 | 687 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-manager/) | 500+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Aug 17, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Rich Text Editor safe to use in 2026?
Rich Text Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3.2/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Rich Text Editor?
Rich Text Editor is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 74,740 times since it launched in October 2014. It was downloaded 129 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Rich Text Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
Rich Text Editor is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Rich Text Editor last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on December 31, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Rich Text Editor?
Rich Text Editor is developed and maintained by richtexteditor.

### What are the best alternatives to Rich Text Editor?
The most popular alternatives to Rich Text Editor are Code Manager (500+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/richtexteditor/ · Generated 2026-10-11 05:45 UTC by PageForge