# Taxonomy TinyMCE

> Taxonomy TinyMCE has 900+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews and 127 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Taxonomy TinyMCE shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**This plugin replaces a taxonomy term description textarea with the buildin TinyMCE WYSIWYG.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 11,398
- **Downloads (30 days):** 127 (+64.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 9, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jmslbam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jmslbam/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/taxonomy-tinymce/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category description](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category-description/) | #2 | 5 |
| [taxonomy description](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxonomy-description/) | #1 | 1 |
| [term description](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/term-description/) | #1 | 1 |
| [tinyMCE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tinymce/) | #33 | 172 |
| [wp_editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp_editor/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category description | >100 | 5,235 |
| taxonomy description | >100 | 1,772 |
| term description | >100 | 5,677 |
| tinyMCE | >100 | 1,153 |
| wp_editor | #40 | 62 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 98.8%
- 1.0: 1.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Category Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/categorytinymce/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (22) | Dec 18, 2020 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [Reusable Product Description for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-product-attribute-tab/) | 100+ | 5/5 (6) | May 10, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [LexiTerm](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lexiterm/) | <10 | — | Feb 23, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [SEO AI for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-category-seo/) | <10 | — | Sep 2, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Taxonomy TinyMCE free?
Yes. Taxonomy TinyMCE is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Taxonomy TinyMCE safe to use in 2026?
Taxonomy TinyMCE shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Taxonomy TinyMCE?
Taxonomy TinyMCE is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,398 times since it launched in February 2012. It was downloaded 127 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Taxonomy TinyMCE work with WordPress 7.1?
Taxonomy TinyMCE is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Taxonomy TinyMCE last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on December 9, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Taxonomy TinyMCE?
Taxonomy TinyMCE is developed and maintained by jmslbam.

### What are the best alternatives to Taxonomy TinyMCE?
The most popular alternatives to Taxonomy TinyMCE are Category Editor (8K+ installs), Reusable Product Descriptio… (100+ installs) and LexiTerm (<10 installs).


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