Active installs
500+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#9100
Peak #9091
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
273.6K
Days tracked
3
1 day▼ 9
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Front-end Editor currently ranks #9100 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9091, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.3.1, shipped on Jul 23, 2013 (4,764 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | scribu |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.1 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2013-07-23 |
| Added to directory | 2009-03-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Edit content inline, without going to the admin area.
Frequently asked questions
Is Front-end Editor a free plugin?
Yes — Front-end Editor is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Front-end Editor?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is Front-end Editor?
As of August 8, 2026, Front-end Editor ranks #9100 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9091.
When was Front-end Editor last updated?
Front-end Editor was last updated on July 23, 2013 (version 2.3.1). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Front-end Editor?
Front-end Editor is developed by scribu. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2009.
