XHE Quicktags
This plugin makes it easy to add Quicktags to the html - and visual-editor.
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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where XHE Quicktags stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| add buttons | >100 |
| button | >100 |
| editor | >100 |
| quicktag | #44 |
| tinyMCE | >100 |
About XHE Quicktags
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Allows you to add buttons to the WordPress admin text editor.
Installation
Requirements
- WordPress version 5.0 and later
Installation
- Unpack the download-package
- Upload the files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress or for the Network, if you will use in Multisite for all Sites
- Got to ‘Settings’ menu and configure the plugin
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Best XHE Quicktags alternatives
All add buttons plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Post Editor Buttons Fork
This plugin allows you add your own buttons to the post editor's TEXT mode toolbar.
|
700+ |
| 2 |
Post Editor Buttons
This plugin allows you add your own buttons to the post editor's toolbar.
|
80+ |
FAQ
XHE Quicktags: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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