Better File Editor
v2.3.1by Bryan Petty · updated 11 years ago
Adds line numbers, syntax highlighting, code folding, and lots more to the theme and plugin editors in the admin panel.
- Rank
- #10,265
- Up16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 355
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 41.9K
- 41,947 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 17 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Better File Editor at a glance
Better File Editor is a WordPress plugin by Bryan Petty with 300+ active installs, the #10,265 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews. Version 2.3.1 came out on Oct 18, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 75 plugins tagged “syntax”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats98 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Better File Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 355 · +0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 355 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 354 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 354 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 354 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 353 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 353 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 352 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 352 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 352 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 352 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 354 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 353 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 354 |
Rank over time
#10,265 · up 42 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #10,265 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,281 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,292 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,285 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,282 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,296 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,306 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,309 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,318 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,309 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,318 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,295 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,314 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,307 |
Growth %
Average +0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.56% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.28% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
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.
- v2.389%
- v2.27.0%
- v2.14.1%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★17 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 13, 2009
- Last updated
- Oct 18, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Better File Editor
How many websites use Better File Editor?
Better File Editor is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,265 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Better File Editor been downloaded?
41,947 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Better File Editor last updated?
Version 2.3.1 came out on Oct 18, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Better File Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Better File Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 Better File Editor still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Better File Editor have?
4.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews on WordPress.org. 88% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Better File Editor?
The plugins most like Better File Editor, by the tags they share, are Theme Editor (50K+), Code Block Pro (10K+) and Classic Editor (8M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
17 reviews
- 5 stars: 15 reviews, 88%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- Positive
- 94%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 6%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 13 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 355 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 17 |
| Total downloads | 41.9K |
| Author | Bryan Petty |
| First released | Jun 13, 2009 |
| Version | 2.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 18, 2015 |
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