WordPress plugin comparison
Htaccess File Editor vs WPIDE
At a glance
- Both have 40K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, WPIDE is downloaded about 952 times, Htaccess File Editor about 180.
- Htaccess File Editor is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 102 reviews, against 4.8 from 306 reviews.
- WPIDE was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Aug 16, 2026 for Htaccess File Editor.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
Htaccess File Editor leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Htaccess File Editor |  WPIDE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #858 | #868 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.8K | 53.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(102) | 4.8(306) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.03 | ×1.01 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 | 7.4.0 |
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