Clear Floats Button Review - In-Depth Analysis
This plugin adds a clear float button to the TinyMCE editor. It helps manage floating elements effectively.
Performance Overview
User Rating
5/5 (based on 6+
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
This plugin adds a button to TinyMCE to clear floating elements. It enhances the editing experience by allowing users to easily manage floats within their content.
Additionally, it adds divs to valid tags to ensure they won't be deleted if empty, providing a more robust editing environment.
Originally developed by Miguel Ibero, this plugin is designed to improve formatting capabilities in the TinyMCE editor.
Comparing to Alternatives
Clear Floats Button has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique solution for managing float clearing in WordPress editors.
Strengths
- Extremely simple and easy to use.
- Effectively solves the problem of clearing floats in content.
- Highly praised for its integration with the TinyMCE editor.
- No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe use.
- Lightweight and focused functionality without bloat.
Weaknesses
- Limited to a very specific function, not a full editor enhancement.
- No pro version or advanced features available.
- Lacks integration with newer block editors like Gutenberg.
- No direct alternatives to compare feature sets with.
User Sentiment Analysis
With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin for its simplicity and effectiveness in solving float clearing issues.
Positive highlights
- 'Perfect solution – why is this not in TinyMCE already?' – GregW
- 'Very easy to use and does what it says' – Anonymous
- 'Exactly what I needed. Perfect. Super easy solution.' – cassihl
- 'Indispensable. Helps so much organizing and designing longer texts with pictures.' – Ypanesa
- 'Simple and elegant. Fool-proof solution for non-tech clients.' – Steve D.
Weaknesses
- Functionality is very narrow and specific.
- No updates or enhancements for modern editors.
- No premium support or advanced options.
Who Should Use This?
Best for
Users who work with the Classic Editor or TinyMCE and need a straightforward, reliable way to clear floats in their content without hassle.
Not ideal for
Users relying on the Gutenberg block editor or those seeking a multifunctional editor enhancement plugin will find this plugin too limited for their needs.
Pricing & Value
Free version includes
The free version includes the complete functionality of clearing floats with a simple button in the editor, fully meeting its purpose.
Final Verdict
Clear Floats Button is a niche but highly effective plugin that perfectly addresses the specific need of clearing floats in WordPress content editors. Its flawless user ratings and lack of security issues make it a trustworthy choice for users of the Classic Editor or TinyMCE.
While it lacks advanced features and alternatives, its simplicity and reliability are its greatest strengths. Users looking for a quick, no-fuss solution will appreciate this plugin, but those needing broader editor enhancements should look elsewhere.
Other Notable Features
Here are a few other notable features of this free
Clear Floats Button plugin.
FAQ
Well, sometimes you want to add two floating images but don’t want them to overlap. Or you want to add an image floated to the left and text on the right, and then add a new block. You can add a clear in
the middle to achieve the desired effect.
Ask your question in the Support Forums. Please note that due to restricted time availability we’re not actively answering questions, unless a real bug is reported. See: “What should I try before reporting a bug” section.
- Disable all your plugins except “Custom Post Type Maker”.
- See if the plugin behaves normally with the default WordPress theme.
- Try to run the plugin on a clean WordPress install.
If all of this fails, see: “How should I report bugs?” section.
Please report your bug on GitHub. Issues will not be handled elsewhere.
Make sure you attach to the report:
1. Your WordPress version
2. Your plugin version
3. Screenshots
4. Steps to reproduce the problem
5. Anything else you think would be useful to pinpoint the problem
We’re supporting this plugin but not actively developing it. If you’re interested to contribute you can submit a PR on GitHub.
Contributors and developers
“Clear Floats Button”
is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.
