Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#5610
Peak #5610
Downloads / day
6
prev 8
Downloads (7d)
45
All-time downloads
14.3K
Days tracked
37
1 day▬
7 days▲ 7
30 days▲ 21
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Paste as Plain Text currently ranks #5610 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Nov 9, 2017 (3,217 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #5610 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5631 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 6 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-30 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2 |
| 2025-04-30 | 4 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1 |
| 2025-01-31 | 5 |
| 2024-12-30 | 1 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2 |
| 2024-10-31 | 3 |
| 2024-09-30 | 4 |
| 2024-08-30 | 2 |
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Details
| Author | Till Krüss |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-09 |
| Added to directory | 2013-04-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Forces the WordPress editor to paste everything as plain text.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Paste as Plain Text?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Paste as Plain Text?
As of August 31, 2026, Paste as Plain Text ranks #5610 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Paste as Plain Text last updated?
Paste as Plain Text was last updated on November 9, 2017 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Paste as Plain Text?
Paste as Plain Text is developed by Till Krüss. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2013.
