WP-HTML-01
Raw HTML is removed; its visible text is kept. This applies to WordPress, where the result is degraded.
Affects WordPress. Matches html_raw. Fixture markdown-portability-test-v1.
What happens, per destination
| Destination | Tested surface | Result | Severity | Confidence | Last tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress | WordPress.com desktop Block Editor | Degraded | Review | Verified | Tested 2026-08-24. |
Why, and what to do
Gutenberg flattened the details structure and the Markdown Block escaped raw HTML.
Do this: Rebuild with a reviewed Details or Custom HTML block if you need the behavior.
Limits of this rule
- It describes the surface and date in the table above, not every version, theme, or plugin.
- Reading it in isolation hides the other rules that touch the same draft.
- A rule is only as current as the test date beside it.
Related
- All WordPress rules, and the WordPress test record.
- The full rule set, also available as rules.json.
- Check your own draft against all five