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Htaccess File Editor – Easily Edit, Backup, Restore .htaccess file

v1.0.22

by WP Chill · updated 11 months ago

Simple editor htaccess file without using FTP client.

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Rank
#2,791
Up3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 6,420
6K+ reported · High
Total downloads
128.2K
128,203 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +22.7% (30d)·Toward 7K+ · ETA ~12d

Htaccess File Editor at a glance

Htaccess File Editor is a WordPress plugin by WP Chill with 6K+ active installs, the #2,791 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 29 times, 23% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.22 came out on Dec 2, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 2 plugins tagged “htaccess editor”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

836 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Htaccess File Editor Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.203040Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateHtaccess File Editor
Nov 8, 202623
Nov 7, 202626
Nov 6, 202629
Nov 5, 202629
Nov 4, 202642
Nov 3, 202635
Nov 2, 202637
Nov 1, 202633
Oct 31, 202640
Oct 30, 202626
Oct 29, 202628
Oct 28, 202636
Oct 27, 202622
Oct 26, 202627
Oct 25, 202631
Oct 24, 202624
Oct 23, 202634
Oct 22, 202636
Oct 21, 202634
Oct 20, 202626
Oct 19, 202633
Oct 18, 202613
Oct 17, 202618
Oct 16, 202627
Oct 15, 202624
Oct 14, 202620
Oct 13, 202625
Oct 12, 202619
Oct 11, 202615
Oct 10, 202624

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 6,430 · -0.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.6.4K6.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20266,430
Nov 8, 20266,431
Nov 7, 20266,435
Nov 5, 20266,475
Nov 4, 20266,472
Nov 3, 20266,454
Nov 2, 20266,453
Nov 1, 20266,440
Oct 31, 20266,431
Oct 30, 20266,439
Oct 29, 20266,451
Oct 28, 20266,468
Oct 27, 20266,472

Rank over time

#2,791 · down 31 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#2.8K#2.8K#2.8K#2.8KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#2,791
Nov 8, 2026#2,794
Nov 7, 2026#2,794
Nov 6, 2026#2,793
Nov 5, 2026#2,778
Nov 4, 2026#2,780
Nov 3, 2026#2,780
Nov 2, 2026#2,784
Nov 1, 2026#2,788
Oct 31, 2026#2,792
Oct 30, 2026#2,788
Oct 29, 2026#2,786
Oct 28, 2026#2,787
Oct 27, 2026#2,785
Oct 16, 2026#2,760

Growth %

Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.02%
Nov 8, 2026-0.06%
Nov 7, 2026-0.31%
Nov 5, 2026+0.05%
Nov 4, 2026+0.28%
Nov 3, 2026+0.01%
Nov 2, 2026+0.20%
Nov 1, 2026+0.14%
Oct 31, 2026-0.12%
Oct 30, 2026-0.19%
Oct 29, 2026-0.26%
Oct 28, 2026-0.06%

Active installs band

6K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.5.8K6K6.2KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20266K+
Nov 8, 20266K+
Nov 7, 20266K+
Nov 6, 20266K+
Nov 5, 20266K+
Nov 4, 20266K+
Nov 3, 20266K+
Nov 2, 20266K+
Nov 1, 20266K+
Oct 31, 20266K+
Oct 30, 20266K+
Oct 29, 20266K+
Oct 28, 20266K+
Oct 27, 20266K+
Oct 16, 20266K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2787 → #2778Downloads +14.8%
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.22
Requires WordPress
6.5
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 24, 2018
Last updated
Dec 2, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Htaccess File Editor

How many websites use Htaccess File Editor?

Htaccess File Editor is active on 6K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,791 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Htaccess File Editor been downloaded?

128,203 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 29 times. See download stats

When was Htaccess File Editor last updated?

Version 1.0.22 came out on Dec 2, 2025 (11 months ago). See every release

Is Htaccess File Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?

Htaccess File Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.

Does Htaccess File Editor have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Htaccess File Editor up to date. See its security record

Is Htaccess File Editor still maintained?

Its last release was 11 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Htaccess File Editor have?

5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Htaccess File Editor?

The plugins most like Htaccess File Editor, by the tags they share, are HTACCESS IP Blocker (2K+), .htaccess Site Access Control (800+) and htaccess protect (700+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 2 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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Htaccess File Editor
Estimated installs≈ 6,420
Reported installs6K+
Rating5.0
Reviews2
Total downloads128.2K
AuthorWP Chill
First releasedFeb 24, 2018
Version1.0.22
Requires WP6.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedDec 2, 2025

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