It's time to upgrade
to
TinyMCEÂ 6
TinyMCE 4 is out of date,
and on April 20, 2023, TinyMCEÂ 5
reached end of support
No more bug fixes or new features are being introduced
to TinyMCE 5. Upgrade to TinyMCE 6 today - most
instances take less than 10 minutes
Why upgrade to TinyMCEÂ 6?
Next-generation editing
Give users the editing experience they expect, plus more
Upgrading to the latest version provides the most modern editing experience
Bug fixes
Avoid rich text editing embarrassments in your app
Stay ahead of browser changes and bugs by running the latest version
Security updates
Keep your app secure by keeping your editor secure
If and when they occur, security updates are released whenever a vulnerability is discovered
New plugins in TinyMCEÂ 6
PREMIUM
Merge Tags
Insert read-only merge tags into your content
PREMIUM
Footnotes
Add footnotes with the click of a button
PREMIUM
Spelling Autocorrect
Fix common typos as they occur
PREMIUM
Advanced Typography
Easily apply 25+ typographic conventions
PREMIUM
Inline CSS
Generate CSS-inlined HTML for email
PREMIUM
Templates
Let users create their own reusable content within the editor
Curious about premium TinyMCE plugins?
Explore our premium productivity, compliance and collaboration plugins
Other enhancements
Fresh look
A sleek new modern skin
Enhanced Code Editor
PREMIUMIntroducing a new 'inline' mode
Accessibility Checker
PREMIUMUI enhancements and WCAG rule updates
Comments
PREMIUMIntroducing avatars and a powerful new Comments API
Color picker
Custom color swatches and UX improvements
Improved docs
Easier navigation, better search, more demos
Related: 6Â reasons to upgrade to TinyMCEÂ 6
How to upgrade to TinyMCEÂ 6
Most upgrades take less than an hour
Step 1
Update the editor
Step 2
Check the dev console for messages
Step 3
Check for theme, plugin, option & API changes
Step 4
Test & deploy
Upgrade guides
Upgrading from TinyMCE 5 to 6
âQuick tutorial (covers most configurations)
âTinyMCE 5 to 6 migration guide (includes edge cases)
Upgrading from TinyMCE 4 to 6
âQuick tutorial (covers most configurations)
âTinyMCE 4 to 5 migration guide (includes edge cases)
Walkthrough video
Follow along a standard TinyMCE upgrade to
version 6 â in 7 minutes
Not sure what to do next? Send this page to your development team
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FAQ
What is TinyMCE?
TinyMCE is a WYSIWYG software component that enables rich text editing capabilities in any application.
Itâs used by millions of apps to allow users to create rich content â similar to Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
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Help! Iâm lost and I donât know what to do
If you landed here and youâre not sure if this information applies to you or what to do next, we recommend you send this page to your software development team, Product Manager or IT department.
Chances are theyâll know where TinyMCE is being used and are able to perform the upgrade.
What does End of Support mean?
Beyond the End of Support date (April 20, 2023 for TinyMCE 5), we will not be releasing any new features, plugins, enhancements, bug fixes or security updates for TinyMCE 5.
To learn more, check out this article that describes End of Support in full detail.
How do I know what version of TinyMCE Iâm using?
1. Visit a page where the TinyMCE editor is running
2. Open up developer tools in your browser (instructions: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
3. Open the âconsoleâ tab or menu item (varies by browser)
4. Type in the command tinymce.majorVersion and press enter
5. The major version (e.g. 4, 5 or 6) will be shown. If youâre on version 6, thereâs no need to upgrade.
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Where can I get help upgrading?
Contact our sales team to discuss available paid support options paid support options
Is TinyMCE free?
The core editor, with basic features, is free. Itâs available as an open source library, or can be accessed through the Tiny Cloud.
Premium (advanced) features and professional support require a paid plan.