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wpuntexturize

By Scott Reilly

Site Administration & Utilities / Bulk Operations & Batch Editing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

wpuntexturize Review - In-Depth Analysis

Prevent WordPress from converting single and double quotation marks into curly alternatives.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.65/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

900+

Update Frequency

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 stops WordPress from changing single and double quotation marks into curly quotes. You can keep your quotation marks in their original, non-curly form. If your content has curly quotation marks, this plugin can also convert them back to non-curly versions.

It is important to note that this plugin does not counteract all functions of WordPress's wptexturize(). It specifically prevents the substitution of quotation marks and does not interfere with other character changes made by wptexturize(). For more information, refer to the FAQ.

For developers, detailed documentation is available that includes various hooks provided by the plugin. This documentation outlines how to customize filters and character replacements to fit your needs.

Comparing to Alternatives

wpuntexturize is a unique plugin with no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a distinct choice for users needing its specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively prevents WordPress from converting straight quotes to curly quotes.
Maintains the original formatting of quotes as typed by the user.
Lightweight and compatible with recent WordPress updates.
Responsive developer support addressing user concerns quickly.
Useful for specialized text needs, such as linguistic or technical writing.

Weaknesses

Does not provide an option in the UI to disable quote flattening behavior.
Curly quotes are automatically straightened without user control.
Limited to quote handling without broader text formatting features.
No premium version or extended functionality available.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a high overall rating with most users praising its effectiveness and developer responsiveness, reflected in predominantly 5-star reviews.

Positive highlights

'Works great and as advertised.' — touchdowntech
'Thank you for this plugin Scott' — Siili
'This plugin does exactly what I want, and it still works with any updated of WP I do.' — klingonteacher
'Very impressed by the quick response and the plugin works great.' — clarenceinwonderland
'Working!' — pumptechbmw

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks user interface options to customize quote handling.
Automatically converts curly quotes to straight quotes, which may not suit all users.
No advanced configuration without additional coding.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want to prevent WordPress from automatically converting straight quotes to curly quotes, especially those needing precise control over quote formatting in their content.

Not ideal for

Users who require more control over quote styles or want to preserve curly quotes as typed without additional customization, or those seeking a plugin with broader text formatting features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully provides the core functionality of preventing automatic quote conversion without limitations.

Final Verdict

wpuntexturize stands out as a specialized tool that effectively addresses a niche need in WordPress text formatting by preserving straight quotes. Its high user ratings and responsive developer support enhance its appeal, especially for users with specific linguistic or technical requirements.

While it lacks advanced customization options and a premium version, its simplicity and reliability make it a valuable plugin for those seeking straightforward quote handling without complications. Users needing more flexibility may need to look elsewhere, but for its intended purpose, wpuntexturize performs admirably.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free wpuntexturize plugin.

quotation marks

text formatting

wptexturize

Screenshots

FAQ

This ONLY prevents WordPress from making HTML entity code substitutions of single and double quotation marks with their curly alternatives and does NOT prevent WordPress from making any other character and string substitutions.