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Simple Update

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Closest match
Classic Editor
Shares 1 of Simple Update's 4 tags.
Most installed
Classic Editor
8M+ active installs.
Best rated
Modular DS
5.0 out of 5 from 133 reviews.
Most recently updated
Kadence Blocks
Updated on Nov 5, 2026.
  1. 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.

    Installs
    8M+
    Rank
    #4
    Rating
    4.9(1.3K)
    Updated
    5 months ago

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  2. Advanced Editor Tools

    by Andrew Ozz

    Extends and enhances the block editor (Gutenberg) and the classic editor (TinyMCE).

    Installs
    1M+
    Rank
    #29
    Rating
    4.5(354)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  3. 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.

    Installs
    700K+
    Rank
    #90
    Rating
    4.5(288)
    Updated
    4 days ago

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  4. Kadence Blocks

    by Nexcess

    20+ Gutenberg Blocks with endless options, enabling top-notch efficiency for high-performance dynamic website creation.

    Installs
    600K+
    Rank
    #102
    Rating
    4.8(334)
    Updated
    3 days ago

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  5. Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid

    by BoldGrid

    Post and Page Builder is a standalone plugin which adds functionality to the existing TinyMCE Editor.

    Installs
    50K+
    Rank
    #765
    Rating
    4.7(140)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  6. Theme Editor

    by mndpsingh287

    Theme Editor allows you to edit theme files, create folder, upload files and remove any file and folder in themes and plugins.

    Installs
    50K+
    Rank
    #762
    Rating
    4.6(128)
    Updated
    7 months ago

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  7. WP Edit

    by Josh

    Take complete control over the WordPress content editor.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #888
    Rating
    4.0(159)
    Updated
    8 years ago

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  8. Modular DS

    by Modular DS

    Manage all your WordPress sites from one place. Automate updates, backups, uptime monitoring, security, reports, and more.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #826
    Rating
    5.0(133)
    Updated
    26 days ago

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  9. Companion Auto Update

    by Papin Schipper

    Manage all updates on your WordPress site. Stay in the know with several optional e-mail notifications and logs. For free.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #820
    Rating
    4.8(105)
    Updated
    7 months ago

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  10. Snow Monkey Editor

    by Takashi Kitajima

    The Snow Monkey Editor is a plugin that extends the block editor.

    Installs
    30K+
    Rank
    #1,070
    Rating
    4.0(5)
    Updated
    11 days ago

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  11. Disable All WordPress Updates

    by wpseek

    Disables the theme, plugin and core update checking, the related cronjobs, plugin/theme update health checks and notification system.

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,305
    Rating
    4.8(69)
    Updated
    22 days ago

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  12. jQuery Updater

    by Ramoonus

    This plugin updates jQuery to the latest stable version on your website.

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,338
    Rating
    4.5(64)
    Updated
    3 months ago

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