Compact MCE is the #143 ranked editor app on WordPress, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Compact MCE is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Linesh Jose.
AppRanks data: Compact MCE ranks #143 in Editor on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 26% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Compact MCE is a newly-listed WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Editor category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. no published reviews yet means feature claims are unverified by the wider merchant base. Without a published review base, the only fit-signal available is the developer's own documentation plus the marketplace's listing-quality audit (linked below). Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by Linesh Jose — established developer track record
Cons
- −No public reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified
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How Compact MCE works
A simple plugin that re-organize your WordPress editor TinyMCE controls. We removed WordPress’s default editor useless controls and added more useful controls.
Removed Controls
Spell checker
Distraction Free Writing
New Controls
Style select
Table
Code sample (to add <pre> formated codes)
Visual blocks
Search & replace
Full screen
Text background color
For support & more informations visit https://linesh.com/forums/forum/plugins/compact-mce/
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Editor#143of 560Top 26%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Compact MCE stands in the Editor category
Compact MCE ranks #143 of 560 apps in the Editor category, placing it in the top 26% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Compact MCE?
Compact MCE is an app for WordPress. It is published on WordPress Plugin Directory and tracked by AppRanks, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Editor category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Linesh Jose.
Who uses Compact MCE?
Currently around 200 active stores have installed Compact MCE. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Editor category on WordPress.
Where does Compact MCE rank on WordPress?
Compact MCE currently sits at position #143 in the Editor category on WordPress. That places it in the top 26% of 560 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.