# Remove HTML editor from admin dashboard

> Remove HTML editor from admin das… has 10+ active installs and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Remove HTML editor from admin d… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin removes the HTML editor from admin dashboard for restricted access to the theme files.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,449
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+11.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Apr 7, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kristopher Lagraff (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/klagraff/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/remove-html-editor-from-admin-dashboard/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,651 |
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | >100 | 515 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 575 |
| [html-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html-editor/) | #8 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| html-editor | >100 | 5,479 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remove HTML editor from admin d… free?
Yes. Remove HTML editor from admin d… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Remove HTML editor from admin d… safe to use in 2026?
Remove HTML editor from admin d… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Remove HTML editor from admin d…?
Remove HTML editor from admin d… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,449 times since it launched in December 2011. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Remove HTML editor from admin d… work with WordPress 7.1?
Remove HTML editor from admin d… is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Remove HTML editor from admin d… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on April 7, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Remove HTML editor from admin d…?
Remove HTML editor from admin d… is developed and maintained by Kristopher Lagraff.

### What are the best alternatives to Remove HTML editor from admin d…?
The most popular alternatives to Remove HTML editor from admin d… are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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