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Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG

A very simple plugin that will convert the taxonomy/category description textarea to a WYSIWYG (TinyMCE) form.

By Earl Evan Amante·Tool·Free
3(2 reviews)
·30 active installs·Updated 10 years ago
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As of April 2026, Simple Taxonomy WYSIWYG is a WordPress tool plugin with 30 active installations and a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 2.5K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Transients Manager.

3/52 reviews
30active installs
2.5K+total downloads
11 yearssince 2015

Overview

This is a very simple plugin that will convert the taxonomy/category description textarea to a WYSIWYG (TinyMCE) form.
Once active, it will convert the textarea field in the create new and edit page of a taxonomy/category to a WYSIWYG or standard WP content form.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

32 reviews
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 4.2.39
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.3.1

  • Updated the document to be compatible with WP 4.2.3
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Earl Evan AmanteEarl Evan Amante
Plugin Info
Version
1.3.1
Last Updated
Jul 29, 2015
WP Requires
3.0.1+
Tested Up To
4.2.39
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
30
Downloads
2.5K+
Added
May 28, 2015
Business
Free

Tags

tooltaxonomywordpress.org

Developer

E
Earl Evan Amante
4 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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