Htaccess File Editor — WordPress Backup Plugin
Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File
by WebFactory · WordPress.org page · Website
Htaccess File Editor has 40,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 836,018 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 16, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Htaccess File Editor at a glance
Is Htaccess File Editor well maintained?
Htaccess File Editor reviews and ratings
102 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where Htaccess File Editor ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Htaccess File Editor appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Backup Plugins | #64 in search, not tagged | #97 | – |
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Details
A safe & simple htaccess file editor with automatic htaccess backups & htaccess file syntax testing.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- file editor
- htaccess
- htaccess editor
- htaccess file
- htaccess file editor
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- Version
- 1.73
- Last updated
- Aug 16, 2026
- First published
- Mar 24, 2011
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 5.2
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Htaccess File Editor FAQ
How many active installs does Htaccess File Editor have?
WordPress.org reports 40,000+ active installs for Htaccess File Editor as of September 7, 2026.
Is Htaccess File Editor still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 16, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is Htaccess File Editor free?
Htaccess File Editor is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Htaccess File Editor rank among Backup Plugins?
Htaccess File Editor is #97 in the WordPress.org Backup Plugins ranking.