# TinyMCE Preformatted

> TinyMCE Preformatted has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** TinyMCE Preformatted shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**TinyMCE Preformatted plugin will enable to insert preformatted text like ... to WordPress Visual Editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 7,150
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+25.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.6.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 11, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Takayuki Miyauchi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/miyauchi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/tinymce-preformatted/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [pre](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pre/) | #3 | 12 |
| [preformatted](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preformatted/) | #1 | 2 |
| [tinyMCE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tinymce/) | #89 | 173 |
| [visual editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visual-editor/) | #21 | 54 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| pre | >100 | 5,758 |
| preformatted | #50 | 64 |
| tinyMCE | >100 | 1,156 |
| visual editor | >100 | 4,043 |

## Version adoption

- 0.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Code Prettify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-prettify/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (18) | Oct 13, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [Code Click to Copy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-click-to-copy/) | 700+ | 4.7/5 (14) | Aug 7, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 4 | [Prism Syntax Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prism-syntax-highlighter/) | 20+ | — | Aug 3, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-markdown-syntaxhighlighter/) | 10+ | — | Sep 17, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [bbPress Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbpress-code-snippets/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 18, 2013 | 38/100 |
| 7 | [pre Tag For WP Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pre-tag-for-wp-editor/) | 10+ | — | Oct 19, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [WP Chili](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-chili/) | 10+ | — | Jun 25, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [WP-Markdown-Syntax-Sugar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-markdown-syntax-sugar/) | 10+ | — | Jan 3, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Goodbye Syntax Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/goodbye-syntax-highlighter/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 11, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [Annytab Code Prettify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/annytab-code-prettify/) | <10 | — | Nov 30, 2020 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is TinyMCE Preformatted safe to use in 2026?
TinyMCE Preformatted shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use TinyMCE Preformatted?
TinyMCE Preformatted is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,150 times since it launched in November 2010. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does TinyMCE Preformatted work with WordPress 7.1?
TinyMCE Preformatted is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was TinyMCE Preformatted last updated?
The latest version, 0.6.0, was released on January 11, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes TinyMCE Preformatted?
TinyMCE Preformatted is developed and maintained by Takayuki Miyauchi.

### What are the best alternatives to TinyMCE Preformatted?
The most popular alternatives to TinyMCE Preformatted are Code Prettify (1K+ installs), Code Click to Copy (700+ installs) and Prism Syntax Highlighter (20+ installs).


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