Turn your readers into proofreaders. Crowdsource spelling and typo corrections with a simple, gamified interface.
Typo Hunter is a lightweight proofreading tool for WordPress. A reader spots a typo, selects the incorrect text, and submits a correction in a simple modal. You get the report; your content gets better.
No external service. No complicated workflow. Just a fast way to turn readers into helpful contributors.
Core Features
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Visitors can click the “Report a typo” link below a post or select text and use Ctrl+Enter (Cmd+Enter on Mac) to open the reporting form.
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All reports are collected in the WordPress admin area, with the incorrect text, suggested correction, post, URL, and date available at a glance.
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Rate limiting and duplicate detection help keep the report queue useful without adding another anti-spam service.
⚡ Lightweight on the front end
Typo Hunter loads its assets only on single posts and pages. Report submissions use AJAX, so the plugin works well with page caching.
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The interface uses regular HTML and predictable typohunter-* CSS classes, making it straightforward to adapt to your theme.
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IP addresses are hashed for rate limiting and are not stored with reports. Inputs are sanitized, validated, and protected with WordPress nonces.
Pro Features
Typo Hunter Pro adds:
- Analytics with trends and most-reported posts
- Instant, daily, or weekly email notifications
- CSV and PDF report exports
- 30 reports per hour instead of 5
- Priority support
How It Works
- A reader finds a typo in a post or page.
- They select the incorrect text and press
Ctrl+Enter or Cmd+Enter, or click the report link.
- They enter the suggested correction and submit the report.
- You review the report in Typo Hunter > Reports.
- You correct the content and keep publishing with confidence.
FAQ
How do visitors report a typo?
They can click the “Report a typo” link displayed below single posts, or select text and press Ctrl+Enter on Windows/Linux or Cmd+Enter on macOS.
Where do I review reports?
Open Typo Hunter > Reports in the WordPress admin menu. Reports include the selected text, correction, post, URL, and submission date.
Does Typo Hunter work with any theme?
It is designed to work with any WordPress theme. The report link is added to single posts and pages, and the markup can be styled with your own CSS.
Will Typo Hunter slow down my site?
The front-end CSS and JavaScript load only on single posts and pages. Report submissions are handled asynchronously, and report data uses indexed database queries.
Can I disable the keyboard shortcut?
Yes. Go to Typo Hunter > Settings and disable Enable Text Highlighting. Visitors can still use the report link.
How does the plugin prevent spam?
Free users can submit up to 5 reports per hour per IP address. Pro users can submit up to 30. Duplicate reports submitted within a short period are rejected.
Is personal information stored?
Typo Hunter does not store IP addresses with reports. A hashed IP address is used temporarily for rate limiting. Review your own privacy policy and site configuration to determine the disclosures required for your installation.
Can I export reports?
Yes. Typo Hunter Pro can export reports to CSV or PDF, with optional date and post filters.
Can I customize the report link?
Yes. Go to Typo Hunter > Settings and change the report link text. You can also override the plugin’s CSS classes in your theme.
ChangeLog
1.6.0 – August 2026
- Consolidated analytics statistics into fewer database queries.
- Reused cached statistics in the Pro analytics summary.
- Fixed rate-limit counters being cleared during report-cache invalidation.
- Refreshed the plugin readme and French translation resources.
1.5.0 – June 2026
- Improved compatibility with WordPress VIP coding standards.
- Migrated rate limiting to the WordPress object cache.
- Improved IP hashing for rate-limit keys.
- Reduced duplicate analytics queries and improved report-query caching.
1.4.0 – March 2026
- Added a free analytics dashboard with basic report statistics.
- Fixed SVG icons on the Freemius pricing page.
- Refined the reporting modal and improved theme compatibility.
1.3.0 – March 2026
- Improved WooCommerce compatibility.
- Added customizable report link text.
- Unified report-link translations.
- Replaced the chart dependency with a lightweight inline SVG chart.
1.2.0 – February 2026
- Added security hardening, full internationalization, accessibility improvements, and French translation support.
- Removed the jQuery dependency from the front-end reporting script.
- Improved escaping, sanitization, exports, and premium-only JavaScript guards.
1.1.0 – February 2026
- Added Typo Hunter Pro with analytics, email notifications, exports, and a tabbed admin interface.
1.0.0 – January 2026
