# Tabs in Post Editor

> Tabs in Post Editor has 500+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Tabs in Post Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**This simple plugin allows you to use the tab-key inside the post editor to indent code or paragraphs.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 16,554
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+12.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 18, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aaron Butacov (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aaron-harun/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/tabs-in-post-editor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,651 |
| [date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/date/) | #24 | 165 |
| [edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/edit/) | #10 | 93 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,207 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,113 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| date | >100 | 10,000 |
| edit | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Tabs in Post Editor safe to use in 2026?
Tabs in Post Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Tabs in Post Editor?
Tabs in Post Editor is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,554 times since it launched in July 2010. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Tabs in Post Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
Tabs in Post Editor is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Tabs in Post Editor last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on October 18, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Tabs in Post Editor?
Tabs in Post Editor is developed and maintained by Aaron Butacov.

### What are the best alternatives to Tabs in Post Editor?
The most popular alternatives to Tabs in Post Editor are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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