Mammoth .docx converter vs Allow HTML in Category Descriptions (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Mammoth .docx converter

Mammoth .docx converter

4.8(62)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Allow HTML in Category Descriptions

Allow HTML in Category Descriptions

5(41)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Allow HTML in Category Descriptions

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Allow HTML in Category Descriptions has a higher user rating (5/5 from 41 reviews) while Mammoth .docx converter leads in active installations (30K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mammoth .docx converter has accumulated 450K+ total downloads while Allow HTML in Category Descriptions has 123K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Mammoth .docx converter
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions5/5
Total Reviews
62Mammoth .docx converter
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions41
Active Installs
30K+Mammoth .docx converter
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions8.0K+
Total Downloads
450K+Mammoth .docx converter
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions123K+
Support Resolution
0%Mammoth .docx converter
Allow HTML in Category DescriptionsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoMammoth .docx converter
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions1 month ago
First Released
2013Mammoth .docx converter
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions2008
Age
13 yearsMammoth .docx converter
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions18 years
WP Requires
4.0+Mammoth .docx converter
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions2.5+
PHP Requires
false+Mammoth .docx converter
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions7.0+
Business Model
FreeMammoth .docx converter
Allow HTML in Category DescriptionsFree
Latest Version
1.22.0Mammoth .docx converter
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions1.2.5

Rating Breakdown

Mammoth .docx converter

4.8/5(62 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
2%
1
3%

Allow HTML in Category Descriptions

5/5(41 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Mammoth .docx converter Reviews

by ebussinetz

Very helpful

Thank you for this nice peace of art!!!

by miketosk

A must-have!

This plugin was literally a lifesaver! I had to import dozens of pages of a manual with texts and photos and the function that automatically uploads the photos to the library was FUNDAMENTAL. Thank yo

by lionelanh97

Cannot activate this plugin! Fixed

I installed the plugin but I could not activate it! Edit: It works now. This topic was modified 2 years ago by lionelanh97.

Allow HTML in Category Descriptions Reviews

by Nicolas Reznikoff

Work well with WordPress 6

Work well with WordPress 6, tested version 6.0.2 and no errors in the logs. Html filters are perfectly disabled on the category description. For example, now the addition of parameters and properties

by dmsr

Simple et efficace

Très pratique et fort utile!

by billcv

Also works for WooCommerce product categories

I have had HTML in my product category descriptions for years. Every new WordPress release seems to break long-standing features, so I shouldn’t have been surprised when I edited a product category a

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mammoth .docx converter or Allow HTML in Category Descriptions more popular?
Mammoth .docx converter has 30K+ active installations while Allow HTML in Category Descriptions has 8.0K+. Mammoth .docx converter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mammoth .docx converter or Allow HTML in Category Descriptions?
Mammoth .docx converter has a 4.8/5 rating from 62 reviews, while Allow HTML in Category Descriptions has a 5/5 rating from 41 reviews.
Are Mammoth .docx converter and Allow HTML in Category Descriptions free?
Mammoth .docx converter is free and Allow HTML in Category Descriptions is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mammoth .docx converter or Allow HTML in Category Descriptions?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Mammoth .docx converter was last updated 3 weeks ago and Allow HTML in Category Descriptions was last updated 1 month ago.

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