# TinyMCE Pre Button

> TinyMCE Pre Button has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** TinyMCE Pre Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**The button and shortcut toggle the preformatted style on the selected text or the current line. It uses the same command as the Pre item in the Formatting list in the toolbar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,063
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+23.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 26, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mortalis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mortalis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/tinymce-pre-button/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/button/) | #86 | 241 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 581 |
| [formatting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/formatting/) | #54 | 125 |
| [shortcut](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcut/) | #9 | 22 |
| [tinyMCE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tinymce/) | >100 | 173 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| button | >100 | 10,000 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| formatting | >100 | 3,076 |
| shortcut | >100 | 1,221 |
| tinyMCE | >100 | 1,157 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AddQuicktag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/addquicktag/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (44) | Oct 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-edit/) | 40K+ | 4/5 (159) | Oct 15, 2018 | 43/100 |
| 3 | [Forget About Shortcode Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/forget-about-shortcode-buttons/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (69) | Nov 4, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [jQuery Pin It Button for Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-pin-it-button-for-images/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (305) | Oct 1, 2020 | 45/100 |
| 5 | [Scroll Back To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scroll-back-to-top/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (56) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Add to Cart Button Custom Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-to-cart-button-custom-text/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | Nov 8, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 7 | [Custom Add To Cart Button for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-custom-add-to-cart-button/) | 9K+ | 3.9/5 (8) | Mar 24, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Media Download](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-media-download/) | 9K+ | 4/5 (28) | Aug 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [Magic Content & CTA Box Builder – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks for Flexible Page Sections, Headers, Buttons, Shape Dividers, and Layout Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magic-content-box-lite/) | 5K+ | — | Dec 10, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Back To The Top Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/back-to-the-top-button/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (27) | Aug 13, 2026 | 85/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is TinyMCE Pre Button safe to use in 2026?
TinyMCE Pre Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use TinyMCE Pre Button?
TinyMCE Pre Button is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,063 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does TinyMCE Pre Button work with WordPress 7.1?
TinyMCE Pre Button is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was TinyMCE Pre Button last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 26, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes TinyMCE Pre Button?
TinyMCE Pre Button is developed and maintained by mortalis.

### What are the best alternatives to TinyMCE Pre Button?
The most popular alternatives to TinyMCE Pre Button are AddQuicktag (100K+ installs), WP Edit (40K+ installs) and Forget About Shortcode Butt… (20K+ installs).


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