Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG
This is a very simple plugin that will convert the taxonomy/category description textarea to a WYSIWYG (TinyMCE) form. Once active, it will convert the textarea field in the create new and edit page of a…
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Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| taxonomy | >100 |
| tool | >100 |
| wordpress.org | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 2 reviews
About Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG
From the official readme · v1.3.1Description
This is a very simple plugin that will convert the taxonomy/category description textarea to a WYSIWYG (TinyMCE) form.
Once active, it will convert the textarea field in the create new and edit page of a taxonomy/category to a WYSIWYG or standard WP content form.
Installation
How to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload
simple-taxonomy-wysiwyg/directory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Posts > Categories.
- Check the New Category description field to confirm if the installation is a success.
Changelog
Not applicable at the moment
1.3.1
- Updated the document to be compatible with WP 4.2.3
1.3
- Initial Version (No version 1.0)
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FAQ
Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG free?
Yes. Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG safe to use in 2026?
Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG?
Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,776 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on July 29, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG?
Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG is developed and maintained by Earl Evan Amante.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG are Custom Post Type UI (1M+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and Tag, Category, and Taxonomy… (40K+ installs).
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