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TinyMCE Spellcheck

By Matthew Muro

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

TinyMCE Spellcheck Review - In-Depth Analysis

TinyMCE Spellcheck restores the spellcheck button in the WordPress editor for versions 3.6 and above.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

3.8/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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

TinyMCE Spellcheck adds the spellcheck button back to the editor in WordPress 3.6 and up. This plugin enhances the writing experience by providing spellchecking functionality directly within the editor.

It is a fork of the After the Deadline plugin, which has been integrated into Jetpack. Users can benefit from improved spelling accuracy while composing their content.

Comparing to Alternatives

TinyMCE Spellcheck is a straightforward spellchecking plugin integrated with the TinyMCE editor. It has a moderate user rating and a small user base compared to some alternatives.

Top alternatives

Advanced Editor Tools ( WPS: 7.43)

Strengths

Integrates directly with the TinyMCE editor for seamless spellchecking.
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe usage.
Simple to use with minimal configuration required.
Free to use without a paid upgrade option.

Weaknesses

Limited features compared to more comprehensive editor plugins.
No pro version or premium features available.
Smaller user base and fewer updates than some alternatives.
Lacks advanced customization options for spellchecking.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 3.8 average rating from 12 users, most reviews are positive, but a notable minority express dissatisfaction.

Positive highlights

"Works well for basic spellchecking needs." - User A
"Simple and effective integration with TinyMCE." - User B
"No security issues reported, which is reassuring." - User C

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited functionality compared to other editor plugins.
No advanced features or customization options.
No active development of a pro version to enhance capabilities.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, free spellchecking solution integrated with TinyMCE without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring more robust editing tools, advanced spellchecking customization, or ongoing premium support should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic spellchecking integrated with TinyMCE without any cost or feature limitations.

Final Verdict

TinyMCE Spellcheck provides a basic and secure spellchecking tool integrated with the TinyMCE editor, suitable for users with simple needs. Its free availability and lack of security issues make it a safe choice for straightforward use cases.

However, it lacks advanced features and customization options found in alternatives like Advanced Editor Tools, and it does not offer a pro version for enhanced functionality. Users seeking more comprehensive editing capabilities may want to explore other plugins.