# Limited Editor

> Limited Editor has <10 active installs and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Limited Editor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**The default user roles of WordPress are sufficient for most people, but in some cases they give either too many or too few permissions.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,436
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+29.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Gerard Blanco (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sixaxis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/limited-editor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [limited editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/limited-editor/) | #1 | 1 |
| [new role](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/new-role/) | #1 | 1 |
| [seo editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo-editor/) | #3 | 3 |
| [user permissions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-permissions/) | #5 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| limited editor | #38 | 1,946 |
| new role | >100 | 5,116 |
| seo editor | >100 | 3,525 |
| user permissions | >100 | 4,243 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Limited Editor safe to use in 2026?
Limited Editor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Limited Editor?
Limited Editor is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,436 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Limited Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Limited Editor up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.3 or newer.

### When was Limited Editor last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on August 18, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Limited Editor?
Limited Editor is developed and maintained by Gerard Blanco.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limited-editor/ · Generated 2026-10-02 16:17 UTC by PageForge