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Possibly abandoned Tested up to 3.7.41 #3 in content editing

Raptor Editor for WordPress

Allows editing posts and titles inline on the front end of you website using Raptor WYSIWYG editor.

Active installs10+10+ tier
Downloads · 30d51▼ -7.3% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score23/100At risk
All-time downloads3.5KSince Mar 2014
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 3.5PHP any
Downloads · 7d7▼ -12.5% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

Raptor Editor for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (10+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in 12 years
  • Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

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

Daily downloads

123Jul 21Sep 3Oct 18
Yesterday2
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day12May 16, 2026
Last 12 months584

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

Rankings

Where Raptor Editor for WordPress stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
content editing >100 6,593 Best content editing plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 1.0100.0%

About Raptor Editor for WordPress

From the official readme · v1.0.10

Description

Allows editing posts and titles inline on the front end of you website using Raptor WYSIWYG editor.

Installation from Source

Clone the Git repository

Clone the Git repository directory into you wp-content/plugins directory:

$ cd ~/mywebsite.com/wp-content/plugins
$ git clone https://github.com/PANmedia/raptor-wp.git raptor-editor<h3>Download from Github</h3>

Download the latest release from https://github.com/PANmedia/raptor-wp/releases
Extract the file to ~/mywebsite.com/wp-content/plugins/raptor-editor

*** Note: replace ~/mywebsite.com with the path to you WordPress install.

Installation

Install via the Plugins section of your WordPress administation. Click “Add New”, the search for “Raptor Editor for WordPress”.

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

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Alternatives
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2 Outranking Plugin Options Outranking Plugin Options A simple plugin to extend functionalities of Outranking.io content writing tool. by Outanking Team 80+ ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 3 years ago 25
4 Frontpen – Front-End Text Editor & Internal Links Frontpen – Front-End Text Editor & Internal Links Edit WordPress text and links on the front end. Find internal pages, update copy, and save… by Gopal Bogati <10 ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 1 month ago 55
5 GrowthHive – Front Editor GrowthHive – Front Editor Lightweight, fast front-end editor for WordPress. Edit pages and posts directly on your… by growthhive <10 ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 2 months ago 60
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7 M7tawa Instant Edit M7tawa Instant Edit Fix typos, update links, remove images, and make quick frontend content edits without… by Ayman Abdullah <10 ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 3 weeks ago 64
8 Taxonomy Note Taxonomy Note Add custom notes to taxonomy terms directly inside the post editor. Perfect for recipes… by Matteo Enna <10 ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 1 month ago 48
9 SafeEdit SafeEdit Safe, restricted frontend editing for WordPress. Let clients edit text and swap images… by goldenlobster <10 ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 7 days ago 64

FAQ

Raptor Editor for WordPress: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 19, 2026

Is Raptor Editor for WordPress free?

Yes. Raptor Editor for WordPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Raptor Editor for WordPress safe to use in 2026?

Raptor Editor for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Raptor Editor for WordPress?

Raptor Editor for WordPress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,544 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

Does Raptor Editor for WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?

Raptor Editor for WordPress is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

When was Raptor Editor for WordPress last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.10, was released on April 14, 2014 (13 years ago).

Who makes Raptor Editor for WordPress?

Raptor Editor for WordPress is developed and maintained by PetahNZ.

What are the best alternatives to Raptor Editor for WordPress?

The most popular alternatives to Raptor Editor for WordPress are BU Versions (100+ installs), Outranking Plugin Options (80+ installs) and Frontpen (<10 installs).

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