Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WYSIWYG Editing currently ranks #18702 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #18375, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 70+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 10% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v1.0, shipped on Mar 24, 2005 (7,890 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | #18702 |
| 2026-09-30 | #18650 |
| 2026-08-31 | #18682 |
| 2026-07-31 | #18630 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 70 |
| 2026-09-30 | 70 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1 |
| 2025-07-29 | 1 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2 |
| 2025-03-28 | 2 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1 |
| 2025-01-28 | 1 |
| 2024-12-29 | 3 |
| 2024-11-29 | 1 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2 |
| 2024-08-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Matt Mullenweg |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2005-03-24 |
| Added to directory | 2005-03-24 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin activates WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editing for different fields in WordPress. It is based on the widgEditor.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WYSIWYG Editing?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs.
How popular is WYSIWYG Editing?
As of October 30, 2026, WYSIWYG Editing ranks #18702 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #18375.
When was WYSIWYG Editing last updated?
WYSIWYG Editing was last updated on March 24, 2005 (version 1.0).
Who makes WYSIWYG Editing?
WYSIWYG Editing is developed by Matt Mullenweg. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2005.
