# XHE Quicktags

> XHE Quicktags has <10 active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** XHE Quicktags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**This plugin makes it easy to add Quicktags to the html - and visual-editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,315
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+8.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 4, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** xhtmlexpert (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/xhtmlexpert/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/xhe-quicktags/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [add buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/add-buttons/) | #3 | 3 |
| [button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/button/) | >100 | 239 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 582 |
| [quicktag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/quicktag/) | #7 | 7 |
| [tinyMCE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tinymce/) | >100 | 173 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| add buttons | >100 | 10,000 |
| button | >100 | 10,000 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| quicktag | #44 | 119 |
| tinyMCE | >100 | 1,156 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Editor Buttons Fork](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-editor-buttons-fork/) | 700+ | 4.9/5 (11) | Oct 1, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [Post Editor Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-editor-buttons/) | 80+ | — | Feb 23, 2011 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is XHE Quicktags free?
Yes. XHE Quicktags is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is XHE Quicktags safe to use in 2026?
XHE Quicktags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use XHE Quicktags?
XHE Quicktags is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,315 times since it launched in April 2021. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does XHE Quicktags work with WordPress 7.1?
XHE Quicktags is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does XHE Quicktags need?
XHE Quicktags requires PHP 5.5 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was XHE Quicktags last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on April 4, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes XHE Quicktags?
XHE Quicktags is developed and maintained by xhtmlexpert.

### What are the best alternatives to XHE Quicktags?
The most popular alternatives to XHE Quicktags are Post Editor Buttons Fork (700+ installs) and Post Editor Buttons (80+ installs).


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