Client-proof Visual Editor
v1.7.1by Hugo Baeta · updated 6 years ago
Simple, option-less, plugin to make TinyMCE - the WordPress Visual Editor - easier for clients and n00bs.
- Rank
- #18,366
- Down20 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 76
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.3K
- 12,254 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Client-proof Visual Editor at a glance
Client-proof Visual Editor is a WordPress plugin by Hugo Baeta with 70+ active installs, the #18,366 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.7.1 came out on Mar 11, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. Among the 59 plugins tagged “visual editor”, it ranks #19. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats90 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Client-proof Visual Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 75 · -5.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 79 |
Rank over time
#18,366 · down 221 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,366 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,346 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,321 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,132 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,256 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,218 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,275 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,294 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,241 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,166 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,197 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,145 |
Growth %
Average -0.43% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.30% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.53% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #18197 → #18132Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.784%
- v1.516%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- May 28, 2011
- Last updated
- Mar 11, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Client-proof Visual Editor
How many websites use Client-proof Visual Editor?
Client-proof Visual Editor is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,366 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Client-proof Visual Editor been downloaded?
12,254 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Client-proof Visual Editor last updated?
Version 1.7.1 came out on Mar 11, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Client-proof Visual Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Client-proof Visual Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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 Client-proof Visual Editor still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Client-proof Visual Editor have?
4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Client-proof Visual Editor?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 83%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 23 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 76 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 12.3K |
| Author | Hugo Baeta |
| First released | May 28, 2011 |
| Version | 1.7.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Mar 11, 2020 |
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