AddQuicktag vs tinyWYM Editor (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, tinyWYM Editor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while AddQuicktag leads in active installations (100K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. AddQuicktag has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while tinyWYM Editor has 67K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AddQuicktag | tinyWYM Editor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 44 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.4M+ | ◄ | 67K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2015 | |
| Age | 19 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 4.2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.1 | 1.4.1 |
Rating Breakdown
AddQuicktag
tinyWYM Editor
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, AddQuicktag averaged approximately 39 daily downloads while tinyWYM Editor averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
AddQuicktag Reviews
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
Old-fashioned interface
Meanwhile in 2021 the plugin could get a new interface … it is hard and confusing to edit there anything.
Обалденный плагин
Очень удобный, как раз то, чего не хватало. Спасибо за работу.
tinyWYM Editor Reviews
Awsome approach
This plugin is great for people that have minor HTML knowledge, just AWESOME idea! It could be great to strip the code on even deeper level for advanced users, I’m still not sure what is the best appr
Great!
Great! But when display in visual, part which overflow is hidden I have to click icon eyes to disable it, and after editor, i click icon eyes to enable it again and i select text, click <> and input t
excellent addition
actually enjoy using the app; what I’d like to see though is something like a full blown html editor with search features, but the front end on this adds some functionality for search-visual rundown o
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