Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#38706
Peak #34207
Downloads / day
2
prev 3
Downloads (7d)
19
All-time downloads
1.6K
Days tracked
73
1 day▲ 4500
7 days▲ 3334
30 days▼ 207
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Minimalist editor currently ranks #38706 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #34207, first reached on Aug 5, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.04, shipped on Oct 21, 2018 (2,919 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #38706 |
| 2026-09-30 | #42920 |
| 2026-08-31 | #42530 |
| 2026-07-31 | #42305 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-29 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-25 | 1 |
| 2025-10-30 | 2 |
| 2025-09-25 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Paul |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.04 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2018-10-21 |
| Added to directory | 2018-09-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
No fuzz post editor - more typewriter, less command prompt.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Minimalist editor?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Minimalist editor?
As of October 18, 2026, Minimalist editor ranks #38706 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #34207.
When was Minimalist editor last updated?
Minimalist editor was last updated on October 21, 2018 (version 1.04).
Who makes Minimalist editor?
Minimalist editor is developed by Paul. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2018.
