# WP Editor

> WP Editor has 20K+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 95 reviews and 2.1K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** WP Editor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**WP Editor is a plugin for WordPress that replaces the default plugin and theme editors as well as the page/post editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20K+
- **Total downloads:** 1,095,054
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,120 (-14.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 95 reviews
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.9.3
- **Last updated:** Mar 11, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** benjaminprojas (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/benjaminprojas/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-editor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code-editor/) | #2 | 7 |
| [Page Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-editor/) | #1 | 3 |
| [plugin editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-editor/) | #2 | 8 |
| [post editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-editor/) | #1 | 12 |
| [theme editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme-editor/) | #4 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code editor | #13 | 9,293 |
| Page Editor | #15 | 10,000 |
| plugin editor | #9 | 10,000 |
| post editor | #13 | 10,000 |
| theme editor | #10 | 8,176 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%
- 1.0: 0.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpide/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (304) | Sep 16, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [HTML Editor for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-coder/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 25, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 4 | [Alkane Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alkanecode/) | 10+ | — | Aug 24, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Titan Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/titan-elements/) | 10+ | — | Jul 1, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [HTML5 Code editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-code-editor/) | <10 | — | Aug 14, 2019 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [Snippet Flyer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snippet-flyer/) | <10 | — | Aug 30, 2024 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Editor free?
Yes. WP Editor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Editor safe to use in 2026?
WP Editor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Editor?
WP Editor is active on 20K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,095,054 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 2,120 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
WP 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.

### When was WP Editor last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.9.3, was released on March 11, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes WP Editor?
WP Editor is developed and maintained by benjaminprojas.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Editor?
The most popular alternatives to WP Editor are WPIDE (40K+ installs), HTML Editor for Contact For… (1K+ installs) and Alkane Code (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-editor/ · Generated 2026-09-27 21:48 UTC by PageForge