# WP Plain Text Post

> WP Plain Text Post has 10+ active installs and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Plain Text Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**WP Plain Text Post allows to configure plain text post or post with allowed HTML tags by post types and by user roles.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,319
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (-15.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 8, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Thamizhchelvan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/thamizhchelvan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-plain-text-post/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter/) | >100 | 251 |
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | >100 | 184 |
| [plain](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plain/) | #1 | 2 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [remove](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove/) | #88 | 106 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| html | >100 | 10,000 |
| plain | >100 | 4,983 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| remove | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [HUSKY – Products Filter for WooCommerce Professional](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-products-filter/) | 80K+ | 4.6/5 (336) | Oct 9, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Search & Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-filter/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (175) | Aug 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Allow HTML in Category Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-html-in-category-descriptions/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (41) | Mar 5, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 4 | [Jetpack Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-search/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (10) | Aug 13, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 18, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [WP Ultimate Post Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ultimate-post-grid/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (32) | Aug 19, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 7 | [Filter Orders by Product for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-filter-orders-by-product/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Jun 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Post Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-post-manager/) | 4K+ | 3.5/5 (11) | Oct 15, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Random Post Plugin – Redirect URL to Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-url-to-post/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (20) | Jun 8, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [Events Search & Filter Bar for The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/events-search-addon-for-the-events-calendar/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (29) | Oct 13, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Plain Text Post free?
Yes. WP Plain Text Post is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Plain Text Post safe to use in 2026?
WP Plain Text Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Plain Text Post?
WP Plain Text Post is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,319 times since it launched in August 2015. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Plain Text Post work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Plain Text Post is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Plain Text Post last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 8, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes WP Plain Text Post?
WP Plain Text Post is developed and maintained by Thamizhchelvan.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Plain Text Post?
The most popular alternatives to WP Plain Text Post are HUSKY (80K+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and Allow HTML in Category Desc… (8K+ installs).


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