WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Editor Control vs Htaccess File Editor
Simple Editor Control
by Thomas Lloancy
10+ installs5.0
Htaccess File Editor
by WebFactory
40K+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Htaccess File Editor has more active installs: 40K+, against 10+ for Simple Editor Control.
- On a typical day, Htaccess File Editor is downloaded about 180 times, Simple Editor Control about 4.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Simple Editor Control was updated more recently: Aug 25, 2026, against Aug 16, 2026 for Htaccess File Editor.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Htaccess File Editor has been around longer: since 2011, against 2024 for Simple Editor Control.
Line by line
Htaccess File Editor leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Simple Editor Control | Htaccess File Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31,590 | #858 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 137 | 6K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(102) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×1.03 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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