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Raw HTML vs WP Super Edit (2026)

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

Raw HTML

Raw HTML

4.3(33)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Raw HTML
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WP Super Edit

WP Super Edit

3.7(18)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View WP Super Edit

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Raw HTML has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 33 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Raw HTML has accumulated 586K+ total downloads while WP Super Edit has 366K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Raw HTML
◄
WP Super Edit3.7/5
Total Reviews
33Raw HTML
◄
WP Super Edit18
Active Installs
10K+Raw HTML
◄
WP Super Edit2.0K+
Total Downloads
586K+Raw HTML
◄
WP Super Edit366K+
Support Resolution
N/ARaw HTML
WP Super EditN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoRaw HTML
◄
WP Super Edit6 years ago
First Released
2008Raw HTML
WP Super Edit2007
Age
18 yearsRaw HTML
WP Super Edit19 years
WP Requires
2.8+Raw HTML
WP Super Edit4.2+
PHP Requires
false+Raw HTML
WP Super Editfalse+
Business Model
FreeRaw HTML
WP Super EditFree
Latest Version
1.6.4Raw HTML
WP Super Edit2.5.4

Rating Breakdown

Raw HTML

4.3/5(33 reviews)
5
70%
4
15%
3
3%
2
0%
1
12%

WP Super Edit

3.7/5(18 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

Recent Reviews

Raw HTML Reviews

by pdwalker

simple, works.

Although if you have the perfectly corrected and formatted html, save it offline in case an accidently trip through the visual editor destroys your carefully laid out code. (or get the pro version)

by globurs

То, что нужно! =)

Спасибо! РАБОТАЕТ =) Простой плагин позволяющий без лишних танцев и приблуд избежать автоформатирования от WordPress & TinyMCE =)

by Duchex

Does not work

Just installed this and has no effect when using the WordPress Code Editor, items between the raw tags still get reformatted by wordpress.

WP Super Edit Reviews

by Netspark

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

by bruno05

Does Not Work – 4.9.5

Does not work. Installs fine and then nothing, even after manipulating the button and finishing the install.

by nageshwrites

Doesnt work

Doesn’t show up on 4.7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raw HTML or WP Super Edit more popular?
Raw HTML has 10K+ active installations while WP Super Edit has 2.0K+. Raw HTML is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Raw HTML or WP Super Edit?
Raw HTML has a 4.3/5 rating from 33 reviews, while WP Super Edit has a 3.7/5 rating from 18 reviews.
Are Raw HTML and WP Super Edit free?
Raw HTML is free and WP Super Edit is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Raw HTML or WP Super Edit?
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?
Raw HTML was last updated 1 year ago and WP Super Edit was last updated 6 years ago.

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