Summernote by summernote
Super Simple WYSIWYG Editor
About Summernote
From the project's README at github.com/summernote/summernote. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
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Summernote is a JavaScript library that helps you create WYSIWYG editors with a simple and easy-to-use interface. Summernote is licensed under the MIT license and maintained by the community.
Homepage: Why use Summernote? Simple and user-friendly: Providing an easy to use, intuitive interface Easy to install: Just include the JS/CSS files on your HTML and create a tag to get started Compatible with Bootstrap: Bootstrap 3, 4, and 5 Rich ecosystem: A wide array of plugins and connectors are available, enhancing functionality and integration options Easy image handling: Images are automatically embedded in the content using base64 encoding, eliminating the need for separate image management How to Use
Summernote is built on jQuery. How to install 1. Include JS/CSS
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 12k | github.com/summernote/summernote |
| GitHub forks | 2.3k | github.com/summernote/summernote |
| NPM downloads (last month) | 497k | summernote |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 13.2 years | since Apr 2013 |
| Last commit | 2 months ago | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 62 | last: 1.7 years ago |
| Funding links | 1 | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
Security advisories
GHSA-cc55-mvqc-g9mg. What people say on Hacker News
Ready to self-host Summernote?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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