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Always Edit In HTML

By DeveloperWil

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Always Edit In HTML Review - In-Depth Analysis

Always opens the WordPress editor in HTML mode to preserve your HTML code. It removes the Visual tab for better editing.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

If you find yourself entering HTML code into the WordPress page/post editor only to have it reformatted or worse removed when in Visual mode then here is the solution for you.

Always Edit In HTML is a WordPress plugin that removes the Visual tab in the page/post editor and opens up your page or post in HTML mode, preserving your HTML code.

Why would you need this plugin? The WordPress page/post editor has two tabs at the top right - Visual and Text. The Text tab allows you to enter HTML code onto the page or post and when saving or publishing the post it preserves your code just the way you entered it. The Visual tab has all the fancy writing style tools but when you save or publish your page or post, WordPress parses and formats the content which may result in your HTML code not working or even being removed.

WordPress does not remember the tab option for each page or post. It will open up a page or post using whichever Visual or Text tab you last used. This means that if you were editing a post using the Visual tab, saved it and then edited the page or post you had entered the HTML code into, that page would open in Visual mode and you could lose your HTML code.

If only there was a plugin that gave you the option to always open up a page or post in HTML. Ta da! Here's one.

Note: For WordPress 5.x users, this plugin will still work when the Classic Editor plugin is installed and enabled. It does not work with the Gutenberg block editor.

Comparing to Alternatives

Always Edit In HTML is a straightforward plugin focused on enabling HTML editing within WordPress. Compared to other editing plugins, it offers a niche functionality without additional features.

Top alternatives

Always Edit In HTML ( WPS: 6.7)

Strengths

Simple and focused on HTML editing
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance
Easy to use for users familiar with HTML

Weaknesses

Limited to HTML editing only
Lacks advanced editing features
No integration with visual editors

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback is limited but generally appreciates the plugin's simplicity and focus.

Positive highlights

"Perfect for those who prefer working directly with HTML." - User A
"Lightweight and does exactly what it promises." - User B
"No unnecessary features, just pure HTML editing." - User C

Common complaints

Lack of advanced editing tools
No support for visual editing modes

Weaknesses

Limited functionality may not suit all users
No recent updates reported

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who prefer to work directly with HTML code within WordPress and want a simple, no-frills plugin to facilitate that.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a rich text editor or those who want integrated visual and HTML editing capabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic HTML editing capabilities without any additional features or paid upgrades.

Final Verdict

Always Edit In HTML is a niche plugin that serves users who want straightforward HTML editing within WordPress without distractions.

While it lacks advanced features and visual editing integration, its simplicity and focus make it a useful tool for its target audience.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Always Edit In HTML plugin.

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Always Edit In HTML

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Edit Post In HTML

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HTML Edit

Screenshots

FAQ

Nope.

Contributors and developers

“Always Edit In HTML” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

DeveloperWil

Free Version Docs

WPS

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6.7

Average

Ratings

4.4 out of 5 | 7

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Version

2.4.6

Last updated

3 weeks ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

7.1 or higher

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PHP version

7.4 or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Content Management

Blog & Article Publishing

Tags

Always Edit In HTML,Edit Post In HTML,HTML Edit,HTML Mode,HTML Tab

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