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Paste as Plain Text

By Till KrÃ¼ss

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Paste as Plain Text Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin forces the WordPress editor to paste content as plain text. It ensures that no formatting is carried over during the paste operation.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 14+ 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 is designed to enhance the WordPress editing experience by forcing the editor to paste everything as plain text. This means that any formatting or styling from the original content will be stripped away, ensuring a clean and uniform appearance.

By using this plugin, users can avoid unwanted formatting issues that often arise when copying and pasting from other sources. It is particularly useful for those who want to maintain a consistent style across their content.

Comparing to Alternatives

Paste as Plain Text has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique solution for managing pasted content in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively cleans pasted content to prevent formatting issues.
Simple and lightweight plugin with readable code.
Automatically activates 'Paste as Text' by default and hides the button.
Helps maintain clean source code by avoiding unwanted tags.
Works well with various text sources like Word and Google Docs.

Weaknesses

Does not support the Gutenberg editor fully.
Lacks options to enable features selectively for different user roles.
No premium version or advanced customization features.
Limited to basic paste-as-plain-text functionality.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin's effectiveness and simplicity.

Positive highlights

'Works Perfect, Readable Code' - johnrom
'Very handy! Helps keep things clean from Word and other editors' - endlessloving
'A big help, gets rid of erroneous tags' - Barry Ceelen
'Works Great on company intranet site' - ncamm
'Exactly what I was looking for' - Computerbuddha

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Does not work with WordPress Gutenberg editor.
Lacks feature to enable paste as text selectively for administrators or other roles.
No advanced settings or customization options available.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users and site administrators who want a straightforward, no-fuss solution to ensure pasted content is clean and free from unwanted formatting, especially in classic WordPress editors.

Not ideal for

Those relying heavily on the Gutenberg editor or needing advanced customization and selective feature control may find this plugin insufficient for their needs.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides full functionality to paste content as plain text, automatically activating the feature and hiding the button for a seamless experience.

Final Verdict

Paste as Plain Text is a highly effective and simple plugin that addresses a common issue of unwanted formatting when pasting content into WordPress. Its high user ratings reflect its reliability and ease of use, especially for classic editor users.

While it lacks support for the Gutenberg editor and advanced customization, its free availability and unique focus make it a valuable tool for users seeking to maintain clean content without hassle. Those needing more flexibility or Gutenberg compatibility should consider other options.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Paste as Plain Text plugin.

paste

plain text

editor

FAQ

For detailed installation instructions, please read the standard installation procedure for WordPress plugins.

Upload the /paste-as-plain-text/ directory and its contents to /wp-content/plugins/.
Login to your WordPress installation and activate the plugin through the Plugins menu.
Done. This plugin has no user interface or configuration options.