Smart Editor
v0.8.2by wadadanet · updated 12 years ago
WYSIWYG(What You See Is What You Get.) HTML5 Editor,
- Rank
- #34,569
- Down423 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.9K
- 3,896 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Smart Editor at a glance
Smart Editor is a WordPress plugin by wadadanet with 10+ active installs, the #34,569 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.8.2 came out on Mar 5, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 74 plugins tagged “wysiwyg”, it ranks #50. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Smart Editor |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#34,569 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #34,569 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,146 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #33,406 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #34,384 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #33,691 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #34,742 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #34,714 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #34,575 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.33% |
| 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% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.8.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 12, 2013
- Last updated
- Mar 5, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Smart Editor
How many websites use Smart Editor?
Smart 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 #34,569 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Smart Editor been downloaded?
3,896 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Smart Editor last updated?
Version 0.8.2 came out on Mar 5, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Smart Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Smart Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Smart Editor still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Smart Editor have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Smart Editor?
The plugins most like Smart Editor, by the tags they share, are WP Editor Widget (9K+), Advanced Classic Editor (2K+) and Classic Editor (8M+). 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3.9K |
| Author | wadadanet |
| First released | Aug 12, 2013 |
| Version | 0.8.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 5, 2014 |
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