Editor Theme Options
v1.0.0by Cliff Seal · updated 12 years ago
Allow editors to access theme options in the Appearance menu.
- Rank
- #15,545
- Down41 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 131
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.2K
- 6,193 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Editor Theme Options at a glance
Editor Theme Options is a WordPress plugin by Cliff Seal with 100+ active installs, the #15,545 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 17, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 26 plugins tagged “appearance”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats75 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Editor Theme Options |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 131 · -4.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 132 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 134 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 137 |
Rank over time
#15,545 · down 23 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,545 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,504 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,446 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,424 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,487 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,437 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,576 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,460 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,578 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,312 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,588 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,519 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,522 |
Growth %
Average -0.37% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.51% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.98% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +3.08% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.38% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8.1
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 4, 2014
- Last updated
- Apr 17, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Editor Theme Options
How many websites use Editor Theme Options?
Editor Theme Options is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,545 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Editor Theme Options been downloaded?
6,193 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Editor Theme Options last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 17, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Editor Theme Options compatible with the latest WordPress?
Editor Theme Options’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Editor Theme Options still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Editor Theme Options have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Editor Theme Options?
The plugins most like Editor Theme Options, by the tags they share, are Bellows Accordion Menu (10K+), Classic Editor (8M+) and Advanced Editor Tools (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 131 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6.2K |
| Author | Cliff Seal |
| First released | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.8.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 17, 2014 |
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