Active installs
3K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#3778
Peak #3776
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All-time downloads
81.9K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Insert Special Characters currently ranks #3778 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3776, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.3, shipped on May 12, 2026 (87 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
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Details
| Author | 10up |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.3 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-12 |
| Added to directory | 2019-08-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A Special Character inserter for the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg).
Frequently asked questions
Is Insert Special Characters a free plugin?
Yes — Insert Special Characters is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Insert Special Characters?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Insert Special Characters?
As of August 7, 2026, Insert Special Characters ranks #3778 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3776.
When was Insert Special Characters last updated?
Insert Special Characters was last updated on May 12, 2026 (version 1.1.3). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Insert Special Characters?
Insert Special Characters is developed by 10up. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2019.
