WP Post Encode
Easily include raw markup languages (HTML, CSS, PHP, etc.) in posts using custom quicktags. No need to encode, the filter does it for you. Creates convenient “encode” buttons for post authors in the HTML editor.
Consider an alternative
WP Post Encode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Post Encode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| encode | >100 |
| Encoding | >100 |
| markup | >100 |
| pages | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Post Encode
From the official readme · v1.5Description
Easily include raw markup languages (HTML, CSS, PHP, etc.) in posts using custom quicktags. No need to encode, the filter does it
for you. Creates convenient “encode” buttons for post authors in the HTML editor.
Installation
- Upload the
wp-post-encodefolder to the your plugins directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
Fixes issues with buttons not appearing on the Text Editor
1.5
- encapsulate code within
dbdbPostEncode()Class - updated quicktags to work with the new Quicktag API
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FAQ
WP Post Encode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is WP Post Encode free?
Yes. WP Post Encode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Post Encode safe to use in 2026?
WP Post Encode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Post Encode?
WP Post Encode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,911 times since it launched in June 2010. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Post Encode work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Post Encode is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Post Encode last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on May 8, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes WP Post Encode?
WP Post Encode is developed and maintained by darrinb.
What are the best alternatives to WP Post Encode?
The most popular alternatives to WP Post Encode are Email Encoder (90K+ installs), DBD Mailto Encoder (100+ installs) and WP Emails Encoder (40+ installs).
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