FrontKit for WordPress
FrontKit for WordPress.
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FrontKit for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where FrontKit for WordPress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| editing | >100 |
| editor | >100 |
| frontend editing | >100 |
| frontkit | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About FrontKit for WordPress
From the official readme · v1.0.0-alpha-2Description
WP FrontKit is a front end editor that enhances the WordPress publishing experience by providing users access a new intuitive editor directly from the front end of their web site. The streamlined interface allows for a distraction free editing experience that integrates an array of tools that are available from the dashboard, including access to the media library and image formatting.
Features
- Ability to create new posts and update existing posts from the front end.
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Easily style your content with the following:
- Heading styles
- Block quotes
- Bold & Italic
- List style
- Linked text
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Easily Add Media to your post from either the WordPress media library or by uploading images directly from your device
- Enhance images by adding captions, or adding a link the image
The plugin utilizes the WordPress REST API, and therefore requires the REST API plugin.
Installation
- Install the WP REST API plugin (Version 2) plugin.
- Upload
frontkitto your/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- View a post on your site and try editing it!
Custom theme integration
If you want your own theme to support front end editing with FrontKit, you just need to add theme support for frontkit and define the CSS paths to some elements in the theme.
For example, place the following in your functions.php changing the CSS paths where necessary.:
add_theme_support( 'frontkit', array( 'title' => '.single-post .entry-title', 'content' => '.single-post .post-content', ) ); Changelog
1.0 Alpha 2
- Added notifications to the UI
- Fixed distraction free mode
1.0 Alpha 1
- New plugin arrives!
- We are in alpha, be kind 🙂
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FAQ
FrontKit for WordPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is FrontKit for WordPress free?
Yes. FrontKit for WordPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is FrontKit for WordPress safe to use in 2026?
FrontKit for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use FrontKit for WordPress?
FrontKit for WordPress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,030 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.
Does FrontKit for WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
FrontKit for WordPress is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was FrontKit for WordPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0-alpha-2, was released on May 11, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes FrontKit for WordPress?
FrontKit for WordPress is developed and maintained by Joe Hoyle.
What are the best alternatives to FrontKit for WordPress?
The most popular alternatives to FrontKit for WordPress are Prepare New Version (6K+ installs), Proofreading (5K+ installs) and FD Footnotes Plugin (1K+ installs).
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