Query Editor
v0.3.1by Robert O'Rourke · updated 14 years ago
Adds a simple set of options to modify the default query by changing what post types are used, the ordering and more.
- Rank
- #39,046
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,495 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Query Editor at a glance
Query Editor is a WordPress plugin by Robert O'Rourke with 10+ active installs, the #39,046 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.3.1 came out on Mar 12, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 26 plugins tagged “loop”, it ranks #15. 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 stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Query Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · -6.7% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#39,046 · up 469 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #39,046 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #36,829 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #44,431 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #47,806 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,993 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #40,861 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,096 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,608 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #39,515 |
Growth %
Average -0.57% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -20.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| 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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Query Editor ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
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.
- v0.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 31, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 12, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Query Editor
How many websites use Query Editor?
Query 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 #39,046 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Query Editor been downloaded?
2,495 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Query Editor last updated?
Version 0.3.1 came out on Mar 12, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Query Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Query Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Query Editor still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Query Editor have?
No one has reviewed Query Editor on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Query Editor?
The plugins most like Query Editor, by the tags they share, are Display Posts (70K+), Posts in Page (10K+) and Classic Editor (8M+). Compare all alternatives
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | Robert O'Rourke |
| First released | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Version | 0.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 12, 2012 |
Alternatives to Query Editor
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.

Display Posts
by Bill Erickson
Add a listing of content on your website using a simple shortcode. Filter the results by category, author, and more.
- Rank
- #550
- Installs
- 70K+
- 4.8

Posts in Page
by ivycat
Easily add one or more posts to any page using simple shortcodes.
- Rank
- #1,859
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.4

Classic Editor
by WordPress.org
Enables the previous "classic" editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all plugins that extend this screen.
- Rank
- #4
- Installs
- 8M+
- 4.9

Custom Post Type UI
by webdevstudios
Admin UI for creating custom content types like post types and taxonomies
- Rank
- #50
- Installs
- 1M+
- 4.6

Advanced Editor Tools
by Andrew Ozz
Extends and enhances the block editor (Gutenberg) and the classic editor (TinyMCE).
- Rank
- #29
- Installs
- 1M+
- 4.5

User Role Editor
by Vladimir Garagulya
User Role Editor WordPress plugin makes user roles and capabilities changing easy. Edit/add/delete WordPress user roles and capabilities.
- Rank
- #90
- Installs
- 700K+
- 4.5
Side by side:Query Editor vs Display PostsQuery Editor vs Posts in PageQuery Editor vs Classic Editor
More by Robert O'Rourke
See everything by Robert O'RourkeOther plugins from this author in our catalog.
WP Permastructure
by Robert O'Rourke
Adds the ability to configure permalinks for custom post types using rewrite tags like %post_id% and %author%.
- Rank
- #9,960
- Installs
- 400+
- 4.3
Dropdown Menus
by Robert O'Rourke
Display your WordPress menus as a dropdown select box. Great for mobile designs.
- Rank
- #11,141
- Installs
- 200+
- 4.4
Flickr API
by Robert O'Rourke
A comprehensive Flickr plugin that makes it easy to show off your images in style.
- Rank
- #27,872
- Installs
- 20+
- 2.5
Appcachify
by Robert O'Rourke
Adds an HTML5 appcache manifest to speed up your site by storing static assets client-side.
- Rank
- #46,457
- Installs
- 10+
- 5.0