# Full Width Editor

> Full Width Editor has 10+ active installs and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Full Width Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Removes set width on the new WordPress block editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,640
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (-16.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 20, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wickywills (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wickywills/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/full-width-editor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 584 |
| [full width editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/full-width-editor/) | #1 | 1 |
| [full-width](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/full-width/) | #5 | 7 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,318 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| full width editor | >100 | 2,514 |
| full-width | >100 | 4,105 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,991 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elementor/) | 10M+ | 4.5/5 (7,319) | Oct 13, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor/) | 8M+ | 4.9/5 (1,249) | May 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-widgets/) | 2M+ | 4.9/5 (272) | Dec 8, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 5 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,871) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [User Role Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-role-editor/) | 700K+ | 4.5/5 (288) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Oct 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-gutenberg/) | 500K+ | 5/5 (735) | Jul 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 9 | [Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pagelayer/) | 400K+ | 3.9/5 (104) | Sep 24, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Oct 13, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Full Width Editor safe to use in 2026?
Full Width Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Full Width Editor?
Full Width Editor is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,640 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Full Width Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
Full Width Editor is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Full Width Editor last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 20, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Full Width Editor?
Full Width Editor is developed and maintained by wickywills.

### What are the best alternatives to Full Width Editor?
The most popular alternatives to Full Width Editor are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), Classic Editor (8M+ installs) and Classic Widgets (2M+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/full-width-editor/ · Generated 2026-10-16 22:06 UTC by PageForge