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Write First

Write First lets you get to writing.

By Justin Sainton·Writing·Free
5(1 reviews)
·10 active installs·Updated 13 years ago
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As of April 2026, Write First is a WordPress writing plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: TinyMCE Spellcheck.

5/51 reviews
10active installs
1.8K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013

Overview

Return to the blogging philosophy of WordPress – ditch the Dashboard and get writing as soon as you log in.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.0+ requiredTested up to 3.6.1
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.1

  • Removes end tags. Props Lee Willis
  • Changes file name to reflect folder name. Props nacin.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Justin SaintonJustin Sainton
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.1
Last Updated
Mar 4, 2013
WP Requires
3.0+
Tested Up To
3.6.1
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
1.8K+
Added
Mar 4, 2013
Business
Free

Tags

writingbloggingdashboard

Developer

J
Justin Sainton
3 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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