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Minimalist editor

v1.04

by Paul · updated 8 years ago

No fuzz post editor - more typewriter, less command prompt.

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Rank
#45,560
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 13
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
1.6K
1,611 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

Minimalist editor at a glance

Minimalist editor is a WordPress plugin by Paul with 10+ active installs, the #45,560 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.04 came out on Oct 21, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “minimalist”. 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

32 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Minimalist editor Compare series
Downloads over time: 28 days across 1 series.0123Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 6Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateMinimalist editor
Nov 6, 20261
Nov 5, 20260
Nov 4, 20263
Nov 3, 20261
Nov 2, 20263
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20261
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20260
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 10 days across 1 series.131415Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202613
Nov 8, 202613
Nov 7, 202613
Nov 5, 202614
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202614
Nov 2, 202613
Nov 1, 202615
Oct 31, 202613
Oct 30, 202613

Rank over time

#45,560 · down 1,900 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 8 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 30Oct 31Nov 2Nov 3Nov 5Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#45,560
Nov 6, 2026#42,945
Nov 5, 2026#41,551
Nov 3, 2026#39,683
Nov 2, 2026#44,655
Nov 1, 2026#37,721
Oct 31, 2026#44,614
Oct 30, 2026#43,660

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 9 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 31Nov 1Nov 3Nov 4Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-3.57%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+7.69%
Nov 2, 2026-13.33%
Nov 1, 2026+15.38%
Oct 31, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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  1. Downloads -33.3%
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

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

  • v1.04100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.04
Requires WordPress
4.6
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
5.2
First released
Sep 29, 2018
Last updated
Oct 21, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Minimalist editor

How many websites use Minimalist editor?

Minimalist editor 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 #45,560 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Minimalist editor been downloaded?

1,611 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was Minimalist editor last updated?

Version 1.04 came out on Oct 21, 2018 (8 years ago).

Is Minimalist editor compatible with the latest WordPress?

Minimalist editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Minimalist editor still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Minimalist editor have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Minimalist editor?

The plugins most like Minimalist editor, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and User Role Editor (700K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review 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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Minimalist editor
Estimated installs≈ 13
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads1.6K
AuthorPaul
First releasedSep 29, 2018
Version1.04
Requires WP4.6
Requires PHP5.2
Last updatedOct 21, 2018

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