Advanced Editor Tools
by Andrew Ozz · Blocks
Also makes 6 other plugins · 1M+ installs across the portfolio →
Extends and enhances the block editor (Gutenberg) and the classic editor (TinyMCE).
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Health
A 90/100
no flags
Active installs
1M+
≈2M estimated
Momentum
-17%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “gutenberg” for “advanced”. “gutenberg” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “advanced” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
90 health vs 71 average across 2,526 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.7%
of downloads still active
At least 1M of 36.7M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Blocks plugin keeps 2.1%, across 1,580 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Blocks plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 3 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 12 reviews to 2026-05-20Newest reviews are still mostly positive but include a serious bug report about content going uneditable on deactivation and a few gripes about limited editor control, a real dip after a long run of five-star praise.
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 67 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.5★ over 354 reviews, smoothed to 4.45★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 3 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
26
Momentum
Losing ground
-2.4
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
9%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-2.0
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| editor tools | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| tinymce your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| tinymce editor | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| tinymce editor custom button | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| tinymce advanced | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| visual editor | #2 | #1 | down 1 |
| paragraph | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| extends | #3 | #3 | up 1 |
| classic editor your tag | #4 | #3 | down 2 |
| editor your tag | #5 | #7 | down 3 |
| formatting | #3 | #3 | down 2 |
| inline editor | #3 | #3 | down 2 |
| block editor your tag | #7 | #7 | down 5 |
| block visual editor | #3 | #2 | up 1 |
| block editor removal | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| gutenberg tools | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| blocks editor | #7 | #9 | down 5 |
| wordpress editor | #8 | #11 | down 4 |
| block editor support | #5 | #6 | down 1 |
| enable classic editor | #5 | #5 | down 2 |
| gutenberg your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
276 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 238 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “gutenberg” for “advanced”. “gutenberg” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “advanced” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- Slipping on “block editor”. Down 5 places since 2026-09-17, now #7. Check what shipped around then, and what moved above you.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 1.1M · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
3
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v5.10.1 · 26 Aug 2026
59
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “1M+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 5 months ago and the previous band took 9.3 years to cross, so the real count is still just under 2M.
Install history since 1 Oct 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Misty6mo ago
was so tired of fighting the default block stuff. this brings back the classic tools I actually use like easy tables & fonts. works flawlessly & saved me sm time. definitely a 5/5, tnkz devs
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ elaindougall6mo ago
It brings back some old editor options, which helped a bit. Setup was easy n works fine. But feels limited and not much control in some areas. Still usable 👍
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Leila Lia7mo ago
Using Advanced Editor Tools for some time. It adds nice control in the editor, which I needed. Works fine mostly, but sometimes feels a bit limited. Still helpful cz it makes editing easier overall 👍
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ reedvieira7mo ago
Nice plugin for bringing back extra editing tools. Makes the editor more comfortable to use and helps with quick formatting. A few things could be better, but still quite useful.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Bennett8mo ago
Nice plugin for improving the WordPress editor. Adds some useful options that were missing before. Setup was simple and works fine on my site so far. Not perfect, but still a solid tool.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ gpotter1.1y ago
Do not use this plugin. It create a sister paragraph and insert all your content in there. If the it is deactivated, all the content in their container (which they automatically integrate into every page) becomes uneditable – however still viewable to the public. You will have to manually change them all but I’m going to create a workaround.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Avir Media1.4y ago
Hey! So I only see one plugin here – Advanced Editor Tools (formerly TinyMCE Advanced). It’s pretty solid if you’re not ready to fully embrace Gutenberg yet. The “Classic Paragraph” block is clever – lets you use the old familiar editor within the new one. Great for folks transitioning or with older plugins that don’t play nice with blocks. The table tools and formatting options are handy too. Worth a try if you miss the classic editor!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kiyasu1.5y ago
I like the added features that comes from this plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 5.9.2 Fixed a typo in the plugin header version string. 5.9.2
- — Version 5.9.1 Fixed a warning in PHP 8.0 and never. 5.9.1
- — Version 5.9.0 Updated for WordPress 5.9 and newer. Removed the Inline text color and Inline text background color side-panels as this functionality is now available in the block editor. Removed the side-panel toolbar. The drop-down on 5.9.0
- — Version 5.6.0 Updated for WordPress 5.6 and TinyMCE 4.9.11. 5.6.0
- — Version 5.5.1 Renamed the plugin to Advanced Editor Tools to comply with trademark requirements. 5.5.1
- — Version 5.5.0 Updated for WordPress 5.5 and TinyMCE 4.9.10. Updated/renamed the subscript and superscript buttons as these are now in Gutenberg. Minor CSS fixes and enhancements. 5.5.0
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (5.10.1). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2014-09-08 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects < 4.2.3 Patched in 4.2.3
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.3
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 111 languages, 37 at 90% or more
Plus 87 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 25 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Extends and enhances the block editor (Gutenberg) and the classic editor (TinyMCE)."
- ! Has a FAQ No FAQ section.
- ! FAQ asks real questions No FAQ to judge.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("if you want"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Gutenberg, Block editor.
- ✓ Headings and lists 2 headings and 1 list.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,894 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-06-02 2M+ → 1M+ down after 3380 days in tier
- 2017-03-01 1M+ → 2M+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Classic Editor 8M+ installs · 4.9★ · 4 shared tags A -
Disable Gutenberg 500K+ installs · 4.9★ · 4 shared tags A -
TCD Classic Editor 6K+ installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags -
BlockArt Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder Blocks ,WordPress Block Plugin, Sections & Template Library 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A -
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets 2K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags B - C Classic Widgets 2M+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags B
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