WordPress plugin comparison
Block Editor vs Advanced Editor Tools
At a glance
- Advanced Editor Tools has more active installs: 1M+, against 700+ for Block Editor.
- On a typical day, Advanced Editor Tools is downloaded about 6,776 times, Block Editor about 12.
- Block Editor is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.5 from 354 reviews.
- Advanced Editor Tools was updated more recently: Aug 26, 2026, against Aug 24, 2026 for Block Editor.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Advanced Editor Tools has been around longer: since 2007, against 2025 for Block Editor.
Line by line
Advanced Editor Tools leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Editor |  Advanced Editor Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,737 | #29 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 258 | 210.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | 4.5(354) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.59 | ×1.78 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6 |
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