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Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg

By Ella Van Durpe

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enhance Gutenberg's rich text fields with additional formatting tools. Includes code, subscript, and superscript options.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 20+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin adds several useful features to enhance rich text fields in Gutenberg. You will find new buttons for code, subscript, and superscript formatting in the toolbar.

Additionally, it provides an inline text and background color panel, which is currently located within the block sidebar. You can also utilize a remove formatting button to clear any unwanted styles.

Comparing to Alternatives

Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg stands out by enhancing text formatting options within Gutenberg, with a focus on features like subscript and superscript. Its main alternative is Advanced Editor Tools, which offers broader editing capabilities.

Top alternatives

Advanced Editor Tools ( WPS: 7.43)

Strengths

Adds subscript and superscript support missing in Gutenberg.
Integrates well with other plugins like Central Color Palette.
Easy to use and enhances text color options.
No known security vulnerabilities.
Highly rated by users for functionality.

Weaknesses

Interface lacks translation support, limiting usability for non-English speakers.
No pro version or premium features available.
Limited to text formatting enhancements, not a full editor replacement.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 20 reviews, users overwhelmingly appreciate the plugin's functionality, though a small minority note issues with localization.

Positive highlights

"Nice free plugin, finally colors on text with Gutenberg!" - Doobeedoo
"Easy and awesome!" - impochun
"Must be integrated into Gutenberg!" - Webprom Design
"Excellent addition to Gutemberg!" - heinelg

Common complaints

Most of the interface cannot be translated, limiting use for non-English speakers.

Weaknesses

Lack of UI translation support.
No premium version to access advanced features.
Limited scope focused mainly on text formatting.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want to enhance Gutenberg's text formatting capabilities, especially adding subscript and superscript, and who primarily use English in their WordPress environment.

Not ideal for

Sites requiring multilingual support or users looking for a comprehensive rich text editor with extensive features beyond text formatting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential rich text enhancements such as subscript, superscript, and text color options within Gutenberg.

Final Verdict

Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg is a highly rated plugin that effectively fills gaps in Gutenberg's native text formatting, particularly for subscript and superscript. It is secure, easy to use, and well-received by users who need these specific enhancements.

However, its lack of translation support restricts its appeal to English-speaking users, and it does not offer a premium version with additional features. Users seeking broader editor capabilities or multilingual support may want to consider alternatives like Advanced Editor Tools.