WP Plain Text Post
WP Plain Text Post allows to configure plain text post or post with allowed HTML tags by post types and by user roles.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Plain Text Post stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| filter | >100 |
| html | >100 |
| plain | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| remove | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Plain Text Post
From the official readme · v1.0Description
WP Plain Text Post allows to configure plain text post or post with allowed HTML tags by post types and by user roles.
List of features:
- Allows to configure plain post input with no HTML tags.
- Allows to configure the post with allowed HTML tags.
- Allows to configure by user roles.
- Allows to configure by post types.
Installation
- Upload
wpplainpostfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure the plugin via Settings -> WP Plain Post
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FAQ
WP Plain Text Post: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
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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