Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Download an Older Version of TinyMCE for WordPress 4.4.1

If you are using WordPress 4.4.1, you may find that the latest version of TinyMCE is not compatible with your site. This can be due to various reasons, such as conflicts with other plugins or themes, or outdated server software.

Fortunately, you can still download and use an older version of TinyMCE with WordPress 4.4.1. Here's how to do it:

1. Go to the TinyMCE download page on GitHub: https://github.com/tinymce/tinymce/releases
2. Scroll down to the "Archives" section and click on "4.x.x" (where "x.x" represents the version number).
3. Find the version of TinyMCE that matches your WordPress version (in this case, 4.4.1). You can check your WordPress version by going to "Dashboard" > "Updates" in your WordPress admin panel.
4. Click on the version number to open the download page for that version.
5. Scroll down to the "Assets" section and download the "tinymce.zip" file.
6. Extract the contents of the ZIP file to your computer.
7. Upload the "tinymce" folder to your WordPress installation directory, in the "wp-includes/js/tinymce" folder. You can do this using an FTP client or your hosting provider's file manager tool.

Once you have uploaded the older version of TinyMCE, WordPress should automatically detect it and start using it instead of the new version. You can check if the older version is working properly by creating a new post or page and checking if the editor looks and behaves as expected.

Note that using an older version of TinyMCE may expose your site to security vulnerabilities and other issues, as newer versions often contain bug fixes and security patches. Therefore, it is recommended to update your WordPress site and plugins to the latest versions whenever possible. However, if you need to use an older version of TinyMCE for compatibility reasons, the above steps should help you do so.