# EditX – Admin Menu Editor, Admin Column Editor

> EditX has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 83 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 58/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** EditX works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

**A powerful WordPress plugin to customize admin menus and admin columns with ease**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 976
- **Downloads (30 days):** 83 (+29.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 58/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.2.4
- **Last updated:** Jun 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SoftTent (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/softtent/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/editx/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [access-control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/access-control/) | #34 | 115 |
| [admin columns editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-columns-editor/) | #1 | 1 |
| [admin menu editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-menu-editor/) | #4 | 7 |
| [table column editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/table-column-editor/) | #1 | 1 |
| [user roles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-roles/) | #30 | 97 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| access-control | >100 | 6,981 |
| admin columns editor | #66 | 3,322 |
| admin menu editor | #89 | 7,614 |
| table column editor | #99 | 2,296 |
| user roles | >100 | 5,738 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PublishPress Capabilities: User Role Access Control, Admin Area Permissions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/capability-manager-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (143) | Sep 22, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Restrict User Access – Ultimate Membership & Content Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restrict-user-access/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (94) | Aug 27, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [PublishPress Permissions: Access Control, Content Permissions, User Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/press-permit-core/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (66) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Groups – Memberships and Access Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (382) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [SureMembers – Membership & Content Restriction Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suremembers-core/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 8, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Quick Download Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-download-button/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | May 6, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [SimpleShop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpleshop-cz/) | 1K+ | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Menu By User Roles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-by-user-roles/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 2, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Groups 404 Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups-404-redirect/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Sep 25, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Geo Blocker – Control Site Access by Region and IP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-blocker/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 18, 2025 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is EditX safe to use in 2026?
EditX works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use EditX?
EditX is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 976 times since it launched in August 2025. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.

### Does EditX work with WordPress 7.1?
EditX is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does EditX need?
EditX requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was EditX last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.4, was released on June 18, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes EditX?
EditX is developed and maintained by SoftTent.

### What are the best alternatives to EditX?
The most popular alternatives to EditX are PublishPress Capabilities:… (100K+ installs), Restrict User Access (10K+ installs) and PublishPress Permissions: A… (10K+ installs).


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