Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP .htaccess Editor currently ranks #866 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #848, first reached on Aug 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 40K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 156 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.73, shipped on Aug 16, 2026 (62 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #866 |
| 2026-09-30 | #858 |
| 2026-08-31 | #852 |
| 2026-07-31 | #854 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 40,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 149 |
| 2026-09-30 | 168 |
| 2026-08-31 | 146 |
| 2026-07-31 | 149 |
| 2026-06-30 | 154 |
| 2026-05-31 | 140 |
| 2026-04-30 | 196 |
| 2026-03-31 | 181 |
| 2026-02-28 | 168 |
| 2026-01-31 | 170 |
| 2025-12-31 | 172 |
| 2025-11-30 | 175 |
| 2025-10-31 | 242 |
| 2025-09-30 | 542 |
| 2025-08-31 | 298 |
| 2025-07-31 | 128 |
| 2025-06-30 | 297 |
| 2025-05-31 | 86 |
| 2025-04-30 | 125 |
| 2025-03-31 | 132 |
| 2025-02-28 | 110 |
| 2025-01-31 | 149 |
| 2024-12-31 | 107 |
| 2024-11-30 | 108 |
| 2024-10-31 | 211 |
| 2024-09-30 | 219 |
| 2024-08-31 | 113 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WebFactory |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.73 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-16 |
| Added to directory | 2011-03-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A safe & simple htaccess file editor with automatic htaccess backups & htaccess file syntax testing.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP .htaccess Editor?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is WP .htaccess Editor?
As of October 17, 2026, WP .htaccess Editor ranks #866 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #848.
When was WP .htaccess Editor last updated?
WP .htaccess Editor was last updated on August 16, 2026 (version 1.73). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes WP .htaccess Editor?
WP .htaccess Editor is developed by WebFactory. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2011.
