Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#5636
Peak #5633
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
14.1K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Paste as Plain Text currently ranks #5636 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5633, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Nov 9, 2017 (3,193 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
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 | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Forces the WordPress editor to paste everything as plain text.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paste as Plain Text a free plugin?
Yes — Paste as Plain Text is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Paste as Plain Text?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Paste as Plain Text?
As of August 7, 2026, Paste as Plain Text ranks #5636 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5633.
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.
