Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Raw HTML currently ranks #1527 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 60 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 16% versus the month before (72/day).
- The latest release, v1.6.4, shipped on Nov 11, 2024 (706 days ago) — release #37 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #1527 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1531 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1533 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1548 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 21 |
| 2026-09-30 | 113 |
| 2026-08-31 | 36 |
| 2026-07-31 | 99 |
| 2026-06-30 | 82 |
| 2026-05-31 | 32 |
| 2026-04-30 | 43 |
| 2026-03-31 | 37 |
| 2026-02-28 | 28 |
| 2026-01-31 | 14 |
| 2025-12-31 | 15 |
| 2025-11-30 | 21 |
| 2025-10-31 | 19 |
| 2025-09-30 | 34 |
| 2025-08-31 | 191 |
| 2025-07-31 | 25 |
| 2025-06-30 | 372 |
| 2025-05-31 | 25 |
| 2025-04-30 | 40 |
| 2025-03-31 | 35 |
| 2025-02-28 | 32 |
| 2025-01-31 | 40 |
| 2024-12-31 | 34 |
| 2024-11-30 | 21 |
| 2024-10-31 | 24 |
| 2024-09-30 | 53 |
| 2024-08-31 | 25 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Janis Elsts |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.4 |
| Versions released | 37 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-11 |
| Added to directory | 2008-01-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Lets you use raw HTML or any other code in your posts. You can also disable smart quotes and other automatic formatting on a per-post basis.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Raw HTML?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Raw HTML?
As of October 18, 2026, Raw HTML ranks #1527 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Raw HTML last updated?
Raw HTML was last updated on November 11, 2024 (version 1.6.4). It has shipped 37 releases in total.
Who makes Raw HTML?
Raw HTML is developed by Janis Elsts. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2008.
