Frontpress
v0.1.0by Dariusz Dawidowski · updated 10 years ago
Front-end post editing for Wordpress.
- Rank
- #46,940
- Up1,059 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,104 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Frontpress at a glance
Frontpress is a WordPress plugin by Dariusz Dawidowski with 10+ active installs, the #46,940 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.1.0 came out on Mar 7, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. It leads the 6 plugins tagged “front-end editor”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Frontpress |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#46,940 · down 12,029 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,940 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,999 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,913 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,402 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,417 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,477 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #34,911 |
Growth %
Average -2.21% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.54% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -13.33% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 7, 2016
- Last updated
- Mar 7, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Frontpress
How many websites use Frontpress?
Frontpress is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #46,940 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Frontpress been downloaded?
3,104 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Frontpress last updated?
Version 0.1.0 came out on Mar 7, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Frontpress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Frontpress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Frontpress still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Frontpress have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Frontpress?
The plugins most like Frontpress, by the tags they share, are GrowthHive (fewer than 10).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | Dariusz Dawidowski |
| First released | Mar 7, 2016 |
| Version | 0.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 7, 2016 |
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