WordPress plugin comparison
Theme Editor vs WP Editor
At a glance
- Theme Editor has more active installs: 50K+, against 20K+ for WP Editor.
- On a typical day, Theme Editor is downloaded about 234 times, WP Editor about 97.
- Theme Editor is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 128 reviews, against 4.5 from 95 reviews.
- Theme Editor was updated more recently: Mar 19, 2026, against Mar 11, 2026 for WP Editor.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- WP Editor has been around longer: since 2012, against 2017 for Theme Editor.
Line by line
Theme Editor leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Theme Editor |  WP Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #762 | #1,137 |
| Active installs | 50K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 6.5K | 2.1K |
| Rating | 4.6(128) | 4.5(95) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.81 | ×0.71 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 8 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | – |
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