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Snow Monkey Editor

By Takashi Kitajima

Design & Themes / Page Builders & Visual Editors

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Snow Monkey Editor Review - In-Depth Analysis

The Snow Monkey Editor enhances the block editor with various formatting options and extensions.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

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

The Snow Monkey Editor is a plugin that extends the block editor.

This plugin provides a variety of formatting options such as text badges, background colors, font sizes, and more. Users can also apply scroll animations and control visibility based on device type or user roles.

Additionally, it allows for block presets and styles, making it easier to maintain consistency across similar blocks. The plugin supports various block types including paragraphs, images, and lists.

Comparing to Alternatives

Snow Monkey Editor stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking its specific features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Adds many additional features and styles to Gutenberg elements
Improves visibility controls within the block editor
Highly appreciated by users for enhancing blog writing
Well-suited for block editor users
No known security vulnerabilities reported

Weaknesses

Slows down the editor, causing noticeable delays when editing
Does not support users having multiple roles on one site
Limited usability on membership or marketplace sites due to role restrictions

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's functionality, though some report performance issues and role management limitations.

Positive highlights

'Awesome! I like this plugin! thanks!' — megane9988
'Great plugin! This is very useful for writing blogs!' — Ko Takagi
'Very useful for block editor users! Must install!' — kazuyk
'The plugin is a good idea and adds a lot of additional features, styles and visibility controls to many Gutenberg elements.' — lukascech

Common complaints

Does not allow users to have multiple roles on one site, limiting its use on membership or marketplace sites

Weaknesses

Editor performance slows down significantly with delays on clicks and new lines
Lack of support for multiple user roles reduces functionality in complex site setups

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want to enhance the Gutenberg block editor with additional features and styles, especially bloggers and content creators who do not require complex user role management.

Not ideal for

Sites that rely on multiple user roles per user, such as membership sites, LMS, or marketplaces, as the plugin does not support this functionality and may hinder usability.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a comprehensive set of features that enhance the block editor with additional styles and visibility controls without any cost.

Final Verdict

Snow Monkey Editor is a valuable tool for users seeking to extend the capabilities of the Gutenberg editor with extra features and styling options. It enjoys positive feedback for its usefulness and security, with no known vulnerabilities.

However, its performance impact and lack of support for multiple user roles limit its suitability for more complex sites, particularly those with membership or marketplace functionalities. Users should weigh these factors before adopting it.