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Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG

By stanxp

Site Administration & Utilities / Admin Interface Customization

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG Review - In-Depth Analysis

Disable the visual editor for specific pages or posts. Keep HTML intact when switching between editor modes.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.19/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 22+ 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

This plugin will disable the visual editor for selected page(s), post(s), and custom post types. The idea behind this came after I had to keep the HTML intact by the tinymce editor whenever I switched back to the Visual tab in the editor.

Comparing to Alternatives

Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique solution for disabling the visual editor in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely simple and focused functionality
Prevents visual editor from breaking custom code
Ideal for multisite networks with superadmin control
Minimalistic design reduces need for support
Compatible with various WordPress themes and versions

Weaknesses

Lacks additional customization features
No option to selectively disable parts of the editor
No pro version with extended capabilities

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 22 reviewers, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's reliability and simplicity.

Positive highlights

'Perfect simplicity' and 'perfect solution' for disabling visual editor - kalico
'Simple and very useful' - Lorenzo
'A life saver' for preventing visual editor issues with HTML code - mattroslund
'Essential plugin' for managing multiple admins - ecaron
'Working fine on WordPress 5.2.1' - raycopper

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited feature set with no advanced options
No ongoing development of premium features

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, no-frills way to disable the visual editor to protect custom code integrity, especially in multisite environments.

Not ideal for

Users looking for a plugin with extensive customization options or additional editor management features may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully disables the visual editor with no restrictions, providing complete functionality without cost.

Final Verdict

Disable Visual Editor WYSIWYG is a highly reliable and simple plugin that perfectly serves its niche purpose without any complications or security concerns. Its flawless 5-star rating reflects user satisfaction with its effectiveness and ease of use.

While it lacks additional features and alternatives, its unique focus and free availability make it an excellent choice for users needing to disable the visual editor to protect custom code, especially in multisite setups.