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Paste As Plain Text By Default

By Victor Duse

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Paste As Plain Text By Default Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enable paste as text by default in various WordPress editors. Avoid unwanted formatting when copying from other sources.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 9+ 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

Enable paste as text by default with one click in editors like Classic Editor, Divi, Elementor, Beaver Builder, WPBakery, and WPUF.

No more unwanted formatting issues or junk code when copying and pasting text into your WordPress editor. Paste content from pdf documents, emails, or other websites without importing colors and font stylings that don't match your overall design.

This plugin supports various page builders and editors, ensuring a consistent design without the risk of importing mismatching colors or styles. It helps maintain clean code, avoiding unnecessary code that could slow down your site.

Fast editing is achieved without the need for custom hacks or repeated actions. Note that this plugin does not affect the Gutenberg Block Editor, Brizy Builder, or Visual Composer.

Comparing to Alternatives

Paste As Plain Text By Default is a straightforward plugin designed to simplify content pasting by removing formatting automatically. Compared to other text formatting plugins, it focuses solely on plain text pasting without additional editing features.

Top alternatives

Paste As Plain Text By Default

Strengths

Automatically converts pasted content to plain text, reducing unwanted formatting.
Lightweight and easy to use with minimal configuration.
Integrates seamlessly with the WordPress editor without adding complexity.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced formatting options or customization settings.
No support for rich text pasting preferences.
Limited to a single functionality without additional editing tools.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though some desire more customization.

Positive highlights

"Works perfectly for removing formatting on paste." - User A
"Simple and does exactly what I need." - User B
"Lightweight and no bloat." - User C

Common complaints

No options to toggle functionality on or off.
Does not support selective pasting with formatting.

Weaknesses

Limited features beyond plain text pasting.
No updates or support for advanced use cases.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a hassle-free way to paste content as plain text without dealing with formatting issues.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced text formatting controls or selective pasting options will find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides full functionality to paste content as plain text by default without any restrictions.

Final Verdict

Paste As Plain Text By Default offers a simple and effective solution for users who frequently paste content and want to avoid formatting issues. Its ease of use and lightweight design make it a practical choice for basic needs.

However, users looking for more control over pasting behavior or additional text editing features may need to consider alternative plugins with richer functionality.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Paste As Plain Text By Default plugin.

Clean Text

Paste As Plain Text

Paste As Text

FAQ

Sure, just click the Paste as text icon (T) in your editor to deactivate the setting for that specific element. However, the next time you edit the element, paste as plain text will be active again by default.