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Hotjar vs TinyMCE Custom Styles (2026)

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

Hotjar

Hotjar

2.9(18)

70K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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TinyMCE Custom Styles

TinyMCE Custom Styles

3.9(15)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, TinyMCE Custom Styles has a higher user rating (3.9/5 from 15 reviews) while Hotjar leads in active installations (70K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hotjar has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while TinyMCE Custom Styles has 120K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.9/5Hotjar
►
TinyMCE Custom Styles3.9/5
Total Reviews
18Hotjar
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TinyMCE Custom Styles15
Active Installs
70K+Hotjar
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TinyMCE Custom Styles8.0K+
Total Downloads
1.1M+Hotjar
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TinyMCE Custom Styles120K+
Support Resolution
N/AHotjar
TinyMCE Custom StylesN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoHotjar
►
TinyMCE Custom Styles1 year ago
First Released
2019Hotjar
TinyMCE Custom Styles2016
Age
7 yearsHotjar
TinyMCE Custom Styles10 years
WP Requires
4.6+Hotjar
TinyMCE Custom Styles5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Hotjar
TinyMCE Custom Styles5.6+
Business Model
FreeHotjar
TinyMCE Custom StylesFree
Latest Version
1.0.16Hotjar
TinyMCE Custom Styles1.1.5

Rating Breakdown

Hotjar

2.9/5(18 reviews)
5
39%
4
11%
3
0%
2
6%
1
44%

TinyMCE Custom Styles

3.9/5(15 reviews)
5
73%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
27%

Recent Reviews

Hotjar Reviews

by Matt Lowe

Used to be good

…Now it won’t even correctly verify the installation. The tracking script was in my website yet the HotJar control panel claimed over and over that it wasn’t when I tried to verify the installation. I

by karenelated

doesn’t work

the plugin states connection is verified on all pages I checked. The site says I need to complete the installation before continuing.

by kateeba

My favourite analytics application

I have already tried a few analytics applications. However, I never found the right one. hotjar is easy to use and provides considerable insights even in the free version. Super. I can only recommend

TinyMCE Custom Styles Reviews

by Sea Jay

Not working any longer

I’m sad to report that activating this plugin now blocks content from appearing in the TinyMCE classic editor.

by freeks

Works Perfectly!

I’m using ACF plugin and was struggling to update the TinyMCE style on my WordPress site until I came across this plugin. It’s a fantastic tool that makes the process so much simpler and faster.

by mattinventive

Great Plugin

Just works! 🙂

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hotjar or TinyMCE Custom Styles more popular?
Hotjar has 70K+ active installations while TinyMCE Custom Styles has 8.0K+. Hotjar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hotjar or TinyMCE Custom Styles?
Hotjar has a 2.9/5 rating from 18 reviews, while TinyMCE Custom Styles has a 3.9/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Hotjar and TinyMCE Custom Styles free?
Hotjar is free and TinyMCE Custom Styles is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hotjar or TinyMCE Custom Styles?
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?
Hotjar was last updated 2 years ago and TinyMCE Custom Styles was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.