Widgets2Editor
v0.2by pajko · updated 17 years ago
Enables inserting of almost all widgets output into the visual editor, as static HTML blocks, witch can be changed once inserted into editor.
- Rank
- #46,865
- Down6,727 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,808 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Widgets2Editor at a glance
Widgets2Editor is a WordPress plugin by pajko with 10+ active installs, the #46,865 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.2 came out on Dec 4, 2009, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.6. Among the 183 plugins tagged “tinyMCE”, it ranks #150. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Widgets2Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · +9.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#46,865 · up 1,035 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,865 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #40,138 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #43,708 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,665 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,312 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,859 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,900 |
Growth %
Average +0.79% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Oct 30, 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
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.6
- Tested up to
- 2.8.6
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 2, 2009
- Last updated
- Dec 4, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Widgets2Editor
How many websites use Widgets2Editor?
Widgets2Editor 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 #46,865 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Widgets2Editor been downloaded?
2,808 times in total since 2009.
When was Widgets2Editor last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Dec 4, 2009 (16 years ago).
Is Widgets2Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Widgets2Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.6, 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 Widgets2Editor still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Widgets2Editor have?
No one has reviewed Widgets2Editor on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Widgets2Editor?
The plugins most like Widgets2Editor, by the tags they share, are Advanced Editor Tools (1M+), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+) and Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid (50K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | pajko |
| First released | Dec 2, 2009 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 4, 2009 |
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