Undo WordPress Default Formatting
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Undo WordPress Default Form… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| dash | >100 |
| double dash | #63 |
| htmlcharacter | #2 |
| replace | >100 |
| single dash | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Undo WordPress Default Formatting
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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 that need the original input because they may contain commands that need to be executed.
Installation
- upload the directory “undo_wordpress_default_formatting” to your wp-content/plugins directory
- activate the plugin from your WordPress ‘Plugins’ menu
Changelog
There is only 1 version so far, no upgrade notices yet.
1.0
- First version of the Plugin, stable
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FAQ
Undo WordPress Default Formatting: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
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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