Post Editor Zen Coding
v0.2by Bainternet · updated 13 years ago
This plugin add a syntax highlighted editor to WordPress Post new/edit screen with Emmet (zen coding) engine.
- Rank
- #29,615
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.9K
- 3,898 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Editor Zen Coding at a glance
Post Editor Zen Coding is a WordPress plugin by Bainternet with 10+ active installs, the #29,615 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.2 came out on Mar 6, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 12 plugins tagged “post editor”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Editor Zen Coding |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#29,615 · down 260 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,615 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,638 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,639 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,602 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,116 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,355 |
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% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 11, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 6, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Editor Zen Coding
How many websites use Post Editor Zen Coding?
Post Editor Zen Coding 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 #29,615 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Editor Zen Coding been downloaded?
3,898 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Post Editor Zen Coding last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Mar 6, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Post Editor Zen Coding compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Editor Zen Coding’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Post Editor Zen Coding still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Editor Zen Coding have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Post Editor Zen Coding?
The plugins most like Post Editor Zen Coding, by the tags they share, are WP Editor (20K+), Post Editor Buttons Fork (700+) and HTML Post Editor (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3.9K |
| Author | Bainternet |
| First released | Nov 11, 2012 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 6, 2013 |
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