Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg vs WP Super Edit (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg
4.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg has accumulated 34K+ total downloads while WP Super Edit has 366K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg | WP Super Edit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ◄ | 18 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 34K+ | ► | 366K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ► | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2007 | |
| Age | 8 years | 19 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.1+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.0 | 2.5.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg
WP Super Edit
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg averaged approximately 5 daily downloads while WP Super Edit averaged 5.
Recent Reviews
Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg Reviews
Ignore this review – wrong plugin (sorry)
Ignore this review – wrong plugin (sorry) This topic was modified 5 years ago by Jonathan Camp.
Excellent addition to Gutemberg!
Gutenberg doesn’t allow me to add <sup> & </sup> even in the code editor but this plugin fills this surprising omission. Thanks!
Most of the interface cannot be translated
Despite being the leading plugin for adding Subscript and Superscript to the Gutenberg editor, most of its UI has not be coded in a way to allow translation. A fix has been sent by a member of the com
WP Super Edit Reviews
No longer necessary in WP 5.0
WP Super Edit has given me a lot of control over TinyMCE in the past but with the release of WP5.0, TinyMCE has brought a lot of customization possibilities by itself. If you’re running an older insta
Does Not Work – 4.9.5
Does not work. Installs fine and then nothing, even after manipulating the button and finishing the install.
Doesnt work
Doesn’t show up on 4.7.3
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