# Undo WordPress Default Formatting

> Undo WordPress Default Formatting has 10+ active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Undo WordPress Default Formatti… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**WordPress applies default text formatting that replaces characters such as ‘-‘, ‘–‘, quotes, … to pretty HTML characters. This plugin was created to revert that back. This is especially useful for tech-oriented blogs…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,546
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+64.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 21, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mattiasgeniar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mattiasgeniar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/undo-wordpress-default-formatting/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dash](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dash/) | #3 | 6 |
| [double dash](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/double-dash/) | #1 | 1 |
| [htmlcharacter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/htmlcharacter/) | #1 | 1 |
| [replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/replace/) | #34 | 65 |
| [single dash](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/single-dash/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dash | >100 | 417 |
| double dash | #63 | 66 |
| htmlcharacter | #2 | 2 |
| replace | >100 | 8,481 |
| single dash | >100 | 194 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Dash Message](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dash-message/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 22, 2011 | 33/100 |
| 2 | [Dash Effortless Digital Asset Management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dash-effortless-digital-asset-management/) | 30+ | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 4 | [ZW Player Video Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zw-player-video-embed/) | 10+ | — | Sep 11, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Stats Dashboard for Coinpayments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stats-dashboard-for-coinpayments/) | 10+ | — | Dec 31, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Hairspaces Around Dashes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hairspaces-around-dashes/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | May 25, 2022 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Undo WordPress Default Formatti… free?
Yes. Undo WordPress Default Formatti… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Undo WordPress Default Formatti… safe to use in 2026?
Undo WordPress Default Formatti… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Undo WordPress Default Formatti…?
Undo WordPress Default Formatti… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,546 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Undo WordPress Default Formatti… work with WordPress 7.1?
Undo WordPress Default Formatti… is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Undo WordPress Default Formatti… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 21, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Undo WordPress Default Formatti…?
Undo WordPress Default Formatti… is developed and maintained by Mattiasgeniar.

### What are the best alternatives to Undo WordPress Default Formatti…?
The most popular alternatives to Undo WordPress Default Formatti… are WP Dash Message (200+ installs), Dash Effortless Digital Ass… (30+ installs) and ZW Player Video Embed (10+ installs).


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