Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Editor currently ranks #1136 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1127, first reached on Sep 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 74 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 5% versus the month before (70/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.9.3, shipped on Mar 11, 2026 (222 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #1136 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1132 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1133 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1133 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 47 |
| 2026-09-30 | 88 |
| 2026-08-31 | 85 |
| 2026-07-31 | 88 |
| 2026-06-30 | 94 |
| 2026-05-31 | 78 |
| 2026-04-30 | 113 |
| 2026-03-31 | 147 |
| 2026-02-28 | 43 |
| 2026-01-31 | 55 |
| 2025-12-31 | 44 |
| 2025-11-30 | 48 |
| 2025-10-31 | 51 |
| 2025-09-30 | 77 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | benjaminprojas |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.9.3 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-11 |
| Added to directory | 2012-01-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
WP Editor is a plugin for WordPress that replaces the default plugin and theme editors as well as the page/post editor.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Editor?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Editor?
As of October 19, 2026, WP Editor ranks #1136 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1127.
When was WP Editor last updated?
WP Editor was last updated on March 11, 2026 (version 1.2.9.3). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes WP Editor?
WP Editor is developed by benjaminprojas. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2012.
