WordPress Directory

Best Editor WordPress Plugins

25 plugins · 27.5M combined installs · 4.6/5 avg rating

WordPress editor plugins modify, replace, or enhance the content editing experience within the WordPress admin. Some restore the classic TinyMCE editor for users who prefer a familiar word-processor interface, while others extend the block editor with typography controls, code syntax highlighting, distraction-free writing modes, or advanced paste handling. Writers, developers, and content managers choose editor plugins based on their workflow — whether they need a Markdown-first environment, a collaborative editing surface, or simply a cleaner interface for long-form publishing. The right editor plugin can significantly reduce the friction between writing and publishing on WordPress.

Comparison

#PluginAuthorActive InstallsRatingReviews
1Elementor Website BuilderElementor10.0M 4.57,213
2Classic EditorWordPress.org9.0M 4.91,225
3Classic WidgetsTonya Mork2.0M 4.9265
4Advanced Editor ToolsAndrew Ozz2.0M 4.5353
5Spectra Gutenberg BlocksBrainstorm Force1.0M 4.71,846
6User Role EditorVladimir Garagulya700K 4.5287
7Disable GutenbergJeff Starr600K 5.0730
8Kadence BlocksStellarWP600K 4.8326
9Page Builder: PagelayerSoftaculous400K 3.9102
10Black Studio TinyMCE WidgetBlack Studio200K 4.8192
11GenerateBlocksTom200K 4.9120
12AddQuicktagFrank Bueltge100K 4.744
13Colibri Page BuilderExtend Themes90K 4.477
14Blocks AnimationHardeep Asrani90K 4.764
15Superb AddonsSuplugins80K 4.920
16Brizythemefusecom70K 4.7958
17Bold Page Builderboldthemes50K 3.666
18Getwidjetmonsters50K 4.7115
19Post and Page Builder by BoldGridBoldGrid50K 4.7140
20Re-add text underline and justifyBrice Capobianco50K 4.726
21Theme Editormndpsingh28750K 4.6127
22Interactive Contenticc0rz40K 4.861
23Genesis BlocksStudioPress40K 3.724
24WP EditJosh40K 4.0160
25GutenverseJegstudio30K 4.9187