# Re{code} Front HTML Editor

> Re{code} Front HTML Editor has <10 active installs and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Re{code} Front HTML Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Frontend HTML editor for WordPress — edit post_content directly on the page and preview changes instantly without a page reload.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 416
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+21.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.6.9
- **Last updated:** Mar 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** re{code}commerce (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/recodecommerce/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/recode-front-html-editor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Content editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-editor/) | #4 | 7 |
| [frontend editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/frontend-editor/) | #11 | 12 |
| [html-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html-editor/) | #10 | 10 |
| [inline editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/inline-editor/) | #5 | 5 |
| [post editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-editor/) | #11 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Content editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| frontend editor | >100 | 3,524 |
| html-editor | >100 | 5,479 |
| inline editor | >100 | 3,227 |
| post editor | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Display Kitchen Sink by Default in Visual Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-kitchen-sink-by-default-in-visual-editor/) | 70+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 24, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [Create Own ShortCode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/create-own-shortcode/) | 10+ | — | Dec 31, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Movable Content Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/movable-content-editor/) | 10+ | — | Aug 28, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Bindery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bindery/) | <10 | — | Aug 30, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [GlobalDev Front-End Content Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/globaldev-front-end-content-editor/) | <10 | — | Jul 23, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 7 | [Hakan Live Content Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hakan-live-content-editor/) | <10 | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Re{code} Front HTML Editor free?
Yes. Re{code} Front HTML Editor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Re{code} Front HTML Editor safe to use in 2026?
Re{code} Front HTML Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Re{code} Front HTML Editor?
Re{code} Front HTML Editor is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 416 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Re{code} Front HTML Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
Re{code} Front HTML Editor is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Re{code} Front HTML Editor need?
Re{code} Front HTML Editor requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Re{code} Front HTML Editor last updated?
The latest version, 3.6.9, was released on March 18, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes Re{code} Front HTML Editor?
Re{code} Front HTML Editor is developed and maintained by re{code}commerce.

### What are the best alternatives to Re{code} Front HTML Editor?
The most popular alternatives to Re{code} Front HTML Editor are Display Kitchen Sink by Def… (70+ installs), Create Own ShortCode (10+ installs) and Movable Content Editor (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recode-front-html-editor/ · Generated 2026-09-29 08:39 UTC by PageForge