Allow HTML in Category Descriptions
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About
This plugin allows you to use unfiltered HTML in your category descriptions by disabling selected WordPress filters.
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What It Does
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions disables selected WordPress content filters so you can include raw HTML, scripts, iframes, and other normally-stripped markup inside taxonomy term descriptions. It is a narrowly scoped utility that solves the frustration of seeing tags like <a> or <strong> stripped from the Category and Tag description editor. The plugin does not provide any visual editor or formatting toolbar, it simply unlocks what was previously blocked.
Who It's For
This plugin is a good fit for site owners or developers who maintain category and tag descriptions with intentional HTML, such as embedded videos, custom layouts, or rich formatting not supported by the default WordPress editor. Portfolios, niche blogs, online publications, and real estate or directory sites that need richer taxonomy landing pages will benefit most from the unfiltered control it provides.
Who Should Skip It
Users who only need basic bold, italic, or link formatting are better served by WordPress's built-in category description editor, which already permits safe HTML tags. Multi-author sites or those handling untrusted contributors should skip this plugin entirely, as unfiltered HTML is an XSS vector waiting to happen.
The Bottom Line
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions does exactly what it promises with a small footprint, current test coverage, and a perfect user rating history. The trade-off is reduced input sanitization, so only install it on sites where trusted users control taxonomy descriptions. For its narrow purpose it is a reliable, low-risk pick; just do not expect it to do anything beyond unfiltering HTML.
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