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AddQuicktag vs WP Edit (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
View AddQuicktag
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WP Edit

WP Edit

4(160)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View WP Edit

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 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. AddQuicktag has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while WP Edit has 1.6M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5AddQuicktag
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WP Edit4/5
Total Reviews
44AddQuicktag
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WP Edit160
Active Installs
100K+AddQuicktag
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WP Edit40K+
Total Downloads
1.4M+AddQuicktag
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WP Edit1.6M+
Support Resolution
N/AAddQuicktag
WP EditN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoAddQuicktag
◄
WP Edit7 years ago
First Released
2007AddQuicktag
WP Edit2014
Age
19 yearsAddQuicktag
WP Edit12 years
WP Requires
4.0+AddQuicktag
WP Edit3.9+
PHP Requires
false+AddQuicktag
WP Editfalse+
Business Model
FreeAddQuicktag
WP EditFree
Latest Version
2.6.1AddQuicktag
WP Edit4.0.4

Rating Breakdown

AddQuicktag

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

WP Edit

4/5(160 reviews)
5
68%
4
6%
3
3%
2
7%
1
16%

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.

WP Edit Reviews

by speefak

works with WordPress 6.5.3

Plugin also works with WordPress 6.5.3 without any issues. This plugin is very old and not updated. Alternatives for this plugin ? This topic was modified 1 year, 10 months ago by speefak.

by greyyard

I can edit rich text just like M.Office.

I am using WordPress 5.8.3 and I can edit the text editor just like I would using M.Office. Thank you.

by slash069

Cant activate transaction ID

Loved this plugin until the ssl certificate on the site stopped working and can no longer activate my transaction ID to use it. The developer hasn’t replied to my emails yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AddQuicktag or WP Edit more popular?
AddQuicktag has 100K+ active installations while WP Edit has 40K+. AddQuicktag is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — AddQuicktag or WP Edit?
AddQuicktag has a 4.7/5 rating from 44 reviews, while WP Edit has a 4/5 rating from 160 reviews.
Are AddQuicktag and WP Edit free?
AddQuicktag is free and WP Edit is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — AddQuicktag or WP 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?
AddQuicktag was last updated 4 years ago and WP Edit was last updated 7 years ago.

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