Tabs in Post Editor
This simple plugin allows you to use the tab-key inside the post editor to indent code or paragraphs.
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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.
- Small user base (500+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Tabs in Post Editor stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| date | >100 |
| edit | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 3 reviews
About Tabs in Post Editor
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This simple plugin allows you to use the tab-key inside the post editor to indent code or paragraphs.
This plugin should work with all versions of WordPress, but has not been tested in versions earlier than 2.9
- Allows for both multi-line and single line indenting
- Works in all major browsers.
- Toggle-able on each post. Enable or disable tabs automatically without reloading the page.
- Only works in the HTML editor
Installation
- Download the zip file
- Unzip and upload the folder to your wp-content/plugins/ folder.
- The new button will appear on the editor toolbar to enable/disable tabs in the box.
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FAQ
Tabs in Post Editor: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
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 16,543 times since it launched in July 2010. It was downloaded 100 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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