Configurator
v1.0by CodeRichard · updated 11 years ago
Configurator is a plugin that allows you to edit wp-config.php in the browser.
- Rank
- #19,410
- Down16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 65
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.8K
- 5,814 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Configurator at a glance
Configurator is a WordPress plugin by CodeRichard with 60+ active installs, the #19,410 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 14% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on May 8, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. It leads the 23 plugins tagged “configurator”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats168 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Configurator |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 65 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 65 |
Rank over time
#19,410 · up 102 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,410 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,394 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,419 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,413 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,368 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,415 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,336 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,346 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,348 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,381 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,385 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,512 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 8, 2015
- Last updated
- May 8, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Configurator
How many websites use Configurator?
Configurator is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,410 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Configurator been downloaded?
5,814 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Configurator last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 8, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Configurator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Configurator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Configurator still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Configurator have?
No one has reviewed Configurator on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Configurator?
The plugins most like Configurator, by the tags they share, are WP Sitemaps Config (700+), Bulk Menu Edit (700+) and Tabify Edit Screen (500+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 65 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.8K |
| Author | CodeRichard |
| First released | May 8, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 8, 2015 |
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