# Acelerator

> Acelerator has <10 active installs and 171 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Acelerator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Add ace editor to any textarea in admin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 4,613
- **Downloads (30 days):** 171 (-5.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** May 18, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alec (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alecksmart/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/acelerator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ace/) | #4 | 4 |
| [ace-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ace-editor/) | #3 | 3 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 581 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | >100 | 274 |
| [JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/js/) | #71 | 72 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ace | #63 | 88 |
| ace-editor | #54 | 73 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |
| JS | >100 | 8,431 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Code Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-code-block/) | 200+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Jan 8, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 2 | [ACE Certificazione Energetica](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ace-certificazione-energetica/) | 10+ | — | Jan 12, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [ImmobilCIO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/immobilcio-agenzie-immobiliari/) | 10+ | — | Feb 27, 2013 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Acelerator free?
Yes. Acelerator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Acelerator safe to use in 2026?
Acelerator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Acelerator?
Acelerator is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,613 times since it launched in May 2018. It was downloaded 171 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Acelerator work with WordPress 7.1?
Acelerator is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Acelerator last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on May 18, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Acelerator?
Acelerator is developed and maintained by Alec.

### What are the best alternatives to Acelerator?
The most popular alternatives to Acelerator are Simple Code Block (200+ installs), ACE Certificazione Energeti… (10+ installs) and ImmobilCIO (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acelerator/ · Generated 2026-10-05 19:11 UTC by PageForge