Best php editor plugins for WordPress
The most popular php editor plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Code Manager leads with 500+ active installs, ahead of Rich Text Editor (50+). All 2 plugins tagged “PHP Editor” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 php editor plugins
- 1.
Code ManagerThe most installed php editor plugin, with 500+ active installs. Rated 4.9 from 9 reviews, updated 3 weeks ago.
- 2.
Rich Text Editor50+ active installs. Rated 3.2 from 22 reviews, last updated 9 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.7.39.
All 2 plugins tagged “PHP Editor”
Code Manager
Up in the last 7 days:49#9,028by Passionate Programmer Peter23 days ago
Write, test, and organize PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML code blocks from the WordPress dashboard.
- Installs
- 500+
- Rating
- 4.9(9)
- Downloads
- 23/day
Rich Text Editor
Up in the last 7 days:8#20,667by richtexteditor9 years ago
This plugin integrates your Wordpress with RichTextEditor - the most powerful online wysiwyg content editor.
- Installs
- 50+
- Rating
- 3.2(22)
- Downloads
- 0/day