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Disable File Editor — WordPress Security Plugin

by Nikunj Soni · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.7 Tested up to WP 6.8.8

Disable File Editor has 500+ active installs on WordPress.org and 6,680 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 8, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.

Disable File Editor at a glance

Active installs
500+
Total downloads
6,680
Downloads, last 30 days
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Disable File Editor well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.8.8, not yet with the current 7.1

Disable File Editor reviews and ratings

1 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

5.0 out of 5

1 reviews

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Details

This plugin will disable file editing tool in your WordPress admin panel.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings Disable File Editor competes in

Tags

  • editor
  • file
  • file editor
  • security
  • wp-admin

More from Nikunj Soni

Version
1.7
Last updated
Oct 8, 2025
First published
Sep 21, 2015
Requires WordPress
3.7
Tested up to
6.8.8
Requires PHP
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Disable File Editor FAQ

How many active installs does Disable File Editor have?

WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs for Disable File Editor as of September 7, 2026.

Is Disable File Editor still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on October 8, 2025 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.

Is Disable File Editor free?

Disable File Editor is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.