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AddQuicktag vs TinyMCE Templates (2026)

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

AddQuicktag

AddQuicktag

4.7(44)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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TinyMCE Templates

TinyMCE Templates

4.7(9)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View TinyMCE Templates

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, AddQuicktag has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 44 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. AddQuicktag has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while TinyMCE Templates has 235K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5AddQuicktag
TinyMCE Templates4.7/5
Total Reviews
44AddQuicktag
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TinyMCE Templates9
Active Installs
100K+AddQuicktag
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TinyMCE Templates20K+
Total Downloads
1.4M+AddQuicktag
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TinyMCE Templates235K+
Support Resolution
N/AAddQuicktag
TinyMCE TemplatesN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoAddQuicktag
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TinyMCE Templates8 years ago
First Released
2007AddQuicktag
TinyMCE Templates2010
Age
19 yearsAddQuicktag
TinyMCE Templates16 years
WP Requires
4.0+AddQuicktag
TinyMCE Templates4.0+
PHP Requires
false+AddQuicktag
TinyMCE Templatesfalse+
Business Model
FreeAddQuicktag
TinyMCE TemplatesFree
Latest Version
2.6.1AddQuicktag
TinyMCE Templates4.8.1

Rating Breakdown

AddQuicktag

4.7/5(44 reviews)
5
84%
4
9%
3
2%
2
0%
1
5%

TinyMCE Templates

4.7/5(9 reviews)
5
89%
4
0%
3
0%
2
11%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

AddQuicktag Reviews

by himejiro

The trouble has been resolved. ( AddQuicktag 2.6.1 )

WordPress4.9.18 AddQuicktag 2.6.1 Japanese ————- This plugin is very useful！ （star*5 ★★★★★） 　 However, after updating, I can no longer save the label name of the button. I typed it in English instead

by BeeCee

Old-fashioned interface

Meanwhile in 2021 the plugin could get a new interface … it is hard and confusing to edit there anything.

by babylonix

Обалденный плагин

Очень удобный, как раз то, чего не хватало. Спасибо за работу.

TinyMCE Templates Reviews

by phuc88bmt

Great plugin

I use TinyMCE Templates on almost all of my websites. It saves me so much time by allowing me to quickly insert reusable content blocks anywhere I need. The interface is simple, effective, and integra

by Josh Journey

Works great on WordPress 6.7

I’m pleased to say this plugin is still going strong with no effect on page load speed. 🙂 Inserts pre-defined text or shortcodes easily from the editor. It’s designed exactly as I had hoped.

by retrovertigo

Great plugin

This plugin makes creating simple or advanced content layout templates for content authors a breeze. As a developer I create the templates, apply the required CSS and JS and authors can easily select

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AddQuicktag or TinyMCE Templates more popular?
AddQuicktag has 100K+ active installations while TinyMCE Templates has 20K+. AddQuicktag is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — AddQuicktag or TinyMCE Templates?
AddQuicktag has a 4.7/5 rating from 44 reviews, while TinyMCE Templates has a 4.7/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are AddQuicktag and TinyMCE Templates free?
AddQuicktag is free and TinyMCE Templates is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — AddQuicktag or TinyMCE Templates?
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?
AddQuicktag was last updated 4 years ago and TinyMCE Templates was last updated 8 years ago.

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