Better File Editor
by Bryan Petty · WordPress.org page · Website
Better File Editor has 300+ active installs on WordPress.org and 41,677 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on October 18, 2015, tested up to WordPress 4.3.34.
Better File Editor at a glance
Is Better File Editor well maintained?
Better File Editor reviews and ratings
17 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Details
Adds line numbers, syntax highlighting, code folding, and lots more to the theme and plugin editors in the admin panel.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- code
- editor
- syntax
- theme
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- Version
- 2.3.1
- Last updated
- Oct 18, 2015
- First published
- Jun 13, 2009
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
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- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Better File Editor FAQ
How many active installs does Better File Editor have?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs for Better File Editor as of September 7, 2026.
Is Better File Editor still maintained?
The last release was on October 18, 2015, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Better File Editor free?
Better File Editor is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.