Safe Editor
v1.2.1by forde · updated 10 years ago
Add custom css/javascript to your website without worrying that your changes will be overwritten with the future theme/plugin updates.
- Rank
- #19,605
- Up88 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 64
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.7K
- 4,680 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Safe Editor at a glance
Safe Editor is a WordPress plugin by forde with 60+ active installs, the #19,605 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.2.1 came out on May 16, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 183 plugins tagged “updates”, it ranks #37. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats84 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Safe Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 64 · -4.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 67 |
Rank over time
#19,605 · down 364 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,605 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,693 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,648 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,542 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,609 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,607 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,582 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,647 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,713 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,316 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,275 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,241 |
Growth %
Average -0.38% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.59% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.59% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -3.08% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.51% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.49% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 25, 2014
- Last updated
- May 16, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Safe Editor
How many websites use Safe Editor?
Safe Editor is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,605 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Safe Editor been downloaded?
4,680 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Safe Editor last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on May 16, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Safe Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Safe Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Safe Editor 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 Safe Editor have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Safe Editor?
The plugins most like Safe Editor, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and User Role Editor (700K+). 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 | ≈ 64 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.7K |
| Author | forde |
| First released | Jun 25, 2014 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 16, 2016 |
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