Best simple editor plugins for WordPress
The most popular simple editor plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Goodbye Block Editor leads with 20+ active installs. All 1 plugins tagged “simple editor” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 1 simple editor plugins
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Goodbye Block EditorThe most installed simple editor plugin, with 20+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 7 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.2.30.