# Best Front-End Editor Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 4 front-end editor plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Frontpress, Jamie's Distraction-Free Wr…, GrowthHive – Front Editor.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Frontpress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontpress/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 7, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 2 | [Jamie's Distraction-Free Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jamies-distraction-free-writer/) | 10+ | — | Jul 3, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 3 | [GrowthHive – Front Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/growthhive-front-editor/) | <10 | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 4 | [Visual Edit Lite – Visual Editor for Block Themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visual-edit-lite/) | <10 | — | Sep 30, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular front-end editor plugin for WordPress?
Frontpress is the most popular front-end editor plugin with 10+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many front-end editor plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “front-end editor” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these front-end editor plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 4 front-end editor 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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