# Best Content Editing Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 9 content editing plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: BU Versions, Outranking Plugin Options, Raptor Editor for WordPress.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [BU Versions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bu-versions/) | 100+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 19, 2016 | 37/100 |
| 2 | [Outranking Plugin Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/outranking/) | 80+ | — | Oct 25, 2023 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [Raptor Editor for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/raptor-editor/) | 10+ | — | Apr 14, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Taxonomy Note](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/taxonomy-note/) | <10 | — | Sep 8, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [SafeEdit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safeedit/) | <10 | — | Oct 12, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Frontpen – Front-End Text Editor & Internal Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontpen/) | <10 | — | Sep 9, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 7 | [GrowthHive – Front Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/growthhive-front-editor/) | <10 | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 8 | [Presslyte – Front-End Text Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/presslyte/) | <10 | 5/5 (2) | Oct 11, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 9 | [M7tawa Instant Edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/m7tawa-instant-edit/) | <10 | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular content editing plugin for WordPress?
BU Versions is the most popular content editing plugin with 100+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many content editing plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 9 plugins tagged “content editing” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these content editing plugins actively maintained?
3 of the top 9 content editing plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-editing/ · Generated 2026-10-19 02:51 UTC by PageForge