Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Text Control currently ranks #13613 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #13482, first reached on Sep 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.3.1, shipped on Oct 31, 2013 (4,733 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #13613 |
| 2026-09-30 | #13506 |
| 2026-08-31 | #13560 |
| 2026-07-31 | #13595 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-28 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Frank Bueltge |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2013-10-31 |
| Added to directory | 2009-08-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 1.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Text Control will allow you to choose from a variety of formatting syntaxes and encoding options. You can choose between Markdown, Textile 1, Textile …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Text Control?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Text Control?
As of October 16, 2026, Text Control ranks #13613 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #13482.
When was Text Control last updated?
Text Control was last updated on October 31, 2013 (version 2.3.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Text Control?
Text Control is developed by Frank Bueltge. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2009.
