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QuickTags

Allows for front-end tagging of posts via a simple widget.

By Rafiki·Tags·Free
4.8(4 reviews)
·10 active installs·Updated 13 years ago
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As of April 2026, QuickTags is a WordPress tags plugin with 10 active installations and a 4.8/5 rating from 4 reviews. It has been downloaded 2.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Media Library Assistant.

4.8/54 reviews
10active installs
2.7K+total downloads
14 yearssince 2012

Overview

Allows for front-end tagging of posts. It uses jQuery UI autocomplete to search the WP DB
and return the closest matching tag based on the search term. If no tag was found,
you can add a new tag by simply hitting the enter key.

Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

4.84 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 3.5.2
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

0.0.4

  • Removed separate jquery-ui library as a new one is now included in WP 3.5
  • Fixed issue with drag n’ drop in WP 3.5.1 in widgets area
  • Fixed issue including files for localhost domains
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

RafikiRafiki
Plugin Info
Version
0.0.4
Last Updated
Feb 12, 2013
WP Requires
3.0.1+
Tested Up To
3.5.2
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
2.7K+
Added
Nov 7, 2012
Business
Free

Tags

tagsjquery uiquick tagsautocomplete

Developer

R
Rafiki
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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