Aviary Editor
v0.3by Bainternet · updated 12 years ago
A plugin that integrates The Awesome Aviary editor In the WordPress Media Library.
- Rank
- #14,508
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 146
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.1K
- 12,070 all-time
- Rating
- 3.1/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Aviary Editor at a glance
Aviary Editor is a WordPress plugin by Bainternet with 100+ active installs, the #14,508 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.1 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 0.3 came out on Sep 9, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.0. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “Aviary”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats86 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Aviary Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 146 · -7.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 146 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 146 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 147 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 146 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 146 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 146 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 147 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 147 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 158 |
Rank over time
#14,508 · up 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,508 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,504 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,476 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,510 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,503 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,434 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,463 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,504 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,536 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,510 |
Growth %
Average -0.66% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.68% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.59% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
3.1★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.0.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 4, 2012
- Last updated
- Sep 9, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Aviary Editor
How many websites use Aviary Editor?
Aviary Editor is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,508 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Aviary Editor been downloaded?
12,070 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Aviary Editor last updated?
Version 0.3 came out on Sep 9, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Aviary Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Aviary Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Aviary Editor still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Aviary Editor have?
3.1 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 43% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Aviary Editor?
The plugins most like Aviary Editor, by the tags they share, are aviary photo editor (90+), WP Paint (5K+) and Image Editor by Pixo (700+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.1
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 43%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 43%
- Positive
- 57%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 43%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 146 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.1 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 12.1K |
| Author | Bainternet |
| First released | Aug 4, 2012 |
| Version | 0.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 9, 2014 |
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