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EditDefora Editor Default Opener icon
Actively maintained Tested with WP 7.1 #43 in Admin Tools

EditDefora Editor Default Opener

Choose which plugin opens by default in the WordPress Plugin Editor instead of the first plugin listed alphabetically.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d87▼ -30.4% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score60/100Fair
All-time downloads131Since Aug 2026
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.6PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d19▲ +35.7% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

EditDefora Editor Default Opener works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

  • Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

51015Aug 30Sep 15Oct 2
Yesterday5
Daily average (1y)4
Peak day21Aug 30, 2026
Last 12 months141

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where EditDefora Editor Default O… stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
Admin Tools >100 10,000 Best Admin Tools plugins →
developer-tools >100 4,754 Best developer-tools plugins →
editor >100 10,000 Best editor plugins →
plugin editor >100 10,000 Best plugin editor plugins →
plugin management >100 10,000 Best plugin management plugins →

About EditDefora Editor Default Opener

From the official readme · v1.0

Description

EditDefora Editor Default Opener allows you to choose a specific plugin to open by default when accessing the WordPress Plugin Editor.

By default, WordPress opens the first plugin in the Plugin Editor’s list, which is generally determined by alphabetical order. This plugin provides a simple way to select the plugin you want to open instead.

Using the plugin, you can:

  • Select a plugin to open by default in the Plugin Editor.
  • Change the selected default plugin at any time.
  • Access the settings from Plugins → EditDefora Editor Default Opener.

Features include:

  • Select a default plugin for the WordPress Plugin Editor.
  • Simple single-page settings interface.
  • Conveniently accessible from the Plugins admin menu.
  • Lightweight and focused functionality.
  • No external services or data collection.

Installation

  1. Upload the editdefora-editor-default-opener folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to Plugins → EditDefora Editor Default Opener.
  4. Select the plugin you want to open by default in the Plugin Editor.
  5. Save your settings.

Frequently asked questions

What does EditDefora Editor Default Opener do?

EditDefora Editor Default Opener allows you to select which plugin should open by default when you access the WordPress Plugin Editor.

Why do I need this plugin?

WordPress normally opens the first plugin in the Plugin Editor’s list. This plugin allows you to choose a different plugin as the default instead of relying on the alphabetical order.

Can I change the default plugin?

Yes. You can change the selected plugin at any time from the Plugins → EditDefora Editor Default Opener settings page.

Does the plugin modify my plugin files?

No. EditDefora Editor Default Opener does not modify the files of the selected plugin. It only controls which plugin is selected when opening the Plugin Editor.

Does the plugin collect or send data to external services?

No. EditDefora Editor Default Opener does not connect to external services or send your website data elsewhere.

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

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FAQ

EditDefora Editor Default Opener: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026

Is EditDefora Editor Default Opener free?

Yes. EditDefora Editor Default Opener is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is EditDefora Editor Default Opener safe to use in 2026?

EditDefora Editor Default Opener works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

How many websites use EditDefora Editor Default Opener?

EditDefora Editor Default Opener is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 131 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

Does EditDefora Editor Default Opener work with WordPress 7.1?

Yes. The developer has tested EditDefora Editor Default Opener up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.

What PHP version does EditDefora Editor Default Opener need?

EditDefora Editor Default Opener requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was EditDefora Editor Default Opener last updated?

The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 30, 2026 (1 month ago).

Who makes EditDefora Editor Default Opener?

EditDefora Editor Default Opener is developed and maintained by samiur6688.

What are the best alternatives to EditDefora Editor Default Opener?

The most popular alternatives to EditDefora Editor Default Opener are Admin Tools (3K+ installs), Cron Jobs (2K+ installs) and WP Extended (600+ installs).

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