TinyMCE Spellcheck vs Just Writing Statistics (2026)

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

TinyMCE Spellcheck

TinyMCE Spellcheck

3.8(12)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View TinyMCE Spellcheck
VS
Just Writing Statistics

Just Writing Statistics

5(4)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Just Writing Statistics

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Just Writing Statistics has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while TinyMCE Spellcheck leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. TinyMCE Spellcheck has accumulated 52K+ total downloads while Just Writing Statistics has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5TinyMCE Spellcheck
Just Writing Statistics5/5
Total Reviews
12TinyMCE Spellcheck
Just Writing Statistics4
Active Installs
2.0K+TinyMCE Spellcheck
Just Writing Statistics1.0K+
Total Downloads
52K+TinyMCE Spellcheck
Just Writing Statistics10K+
Support Resolution
N/ATinyMCE Spellcheck
Just Writing StatisticsN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoTinyMCE Spellcheck
Just Writing Statistics1 year ago
First Released
2013TinyMCE Spellcheck
Just Writing Statistics2022
Age
13 yearsTinyMCE Spellcheck
Just Writing Statistics4 years
WP Requires
3.6+TinyMCE Spellcheck
Just Writing Statistics4.6+
PHP Requires
false+TinyMCE Spellcheck
Just Writing Statisticsfalse+
Business Model
FreeTinyMCE Spellcheck
Just Writing StatisticsFree
Latest Version
1.3TinyMCE Spellcheck
Just Writing Statistics5.4

Rating Breakdown

TinyMCE Spellcheck

3.8/5(12 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
17%
1
17%

Just Writing Statistics

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

Recent Reviews

TinyMCE Spellcheck Reviews

by WPVoteUser

Works nice, even for german language

You will find the settings in your USER Profile! (Not the first section, where I would seach for it…) I’m just curious: Does the plugin submit every post to an external server for spell checking or is

by Tom Dupuis

Adds " " everywhere

Everything worked great but it kept adding ” ” throughout my article’s HTML which I had to go back and delete.

by JSnyder27

Worst Plugin Ever

This screwed up all the code as well as other plugins. It screwed up spacing with a <span> tag listed every other word for nonexistent errors. AVOID THIS PLUGIN!

Just Writing Statistics Reviews

by Amirreza Shayesteh Far | امیررضا شایسته فر

Chart problem for rtl languages

Hey there! We’re using this plugin on our wordpress rtl website. But in wordpress dashboard we have a problem with Chart styles. It’s need some improvements to fix.

by aph5

Thanks for making this!

Recently found out about the original WP Word Count plugin and installed it. Fantastic little plugin. However, then I got a notification about a vulnerability in the code, and found this as a potentia

by grantambrose

Thank you for forking this plugin!

This plugin helps me stay motivated and accountable with my Blogging. It’s a shame WP Word Count is no longer supported but thank you for maintaining this one. Works perfectly for my needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TinyMCE Spellcheck or Just Writing Statistics more popular?
TinyMCE Spellcheck has 2.0K+ active installations while Just Writing Statistics has 1.0K+. TinyMCE Spellcheck is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — TinyMCE Spellcheck or Just Writing Statistics?
TinyMCE Spellcheck has a 3.8/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Just Writing Statistics has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are TinyMCE Spellcheck and Just Writing Statistics free?
TinyMCE Spellcheck is free and Just Writing Statistics is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — TinyMCE Spellcheck or Just Writing Statistics?
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?
TinyMCE Spellcheck was last updated 8 years ago and Just Writing Statistics was last updated 1 year ago.

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