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Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File

By WebFactory

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File Review - In-Depth Analysis

A safe & simple htaccess file editor with automatic backups and syntax testing. Easily edit and restore your htaccess file from the WordPress admin.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.02/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 102+ reviews)

Active Installations

40,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP Htaccess Editor provides a simple, safe and fast way to edit, fix and test the site's htaccess file from WP admin. Before saving, the htaccess file can be tested for syntax errors. It also automatically creates a htaccess backup every time you make a change to the htaccess file.

Htaccess backups can be restored directly from the plugin, or via FTP if the errors in the htaccess file prevent WordPress from running normally. This plugin is great for fixing htaccess errors.

Access WP Htaccess Editor via the WP Admin Settings menu. If you are having problems with SSL or HTTPS, try our free WP Force SSL plugin. It is the easiest way to enable SSL and fix SSL problems.

Use the test before saving button to test htaccess file syntax before saving. Please note that this test does not check the logic of your htaccess file, only syntax errors.

WP Htaccess Editor is fully compatible and tested with WP Network (WPMU). It shows up under the Settings menu in network admin. The plugin does not track, collect or process any user data, making it GDPR compatible.

Comparing to Alternatives

Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File is a specialized plugin for managing .htaccess files with ease and safety. It has a close alternative that offers similar functionality for users seeking .htaccess file management.

Top alternatives

Htaccess File Editor – Easily Edit, Backup, Restore .htaccess file ( WPS: 6.56)

Strengths

Extremely user-friendly interface for editing .htaccess files.
Minimal impact on WordPress dashboard performance.
Allows editing without needing direct hosting access.
Highly reliable with no reported security vulnerabilities.
Helps reduce plugin overhead by centralizing .htaccess management.

Weaknesses

Lacks a pro version with advanced features.
Limited to .htaccess file editing without broader site management tools.
May not offer backup and restore features as some alternatives do.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect 5-star rating from 102 users and no negative reviews, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and reliability.

Positive highlights

"A must have utility if you work with apache server. Very quick, minimum impact at the dashboard." – John Koumpouras
"The plugin does exactly what it’s supposed to, and better." – sysstem
"Works well without any issues." – marguy1
"Easy to use." – STELIAXE
"Helped me clean my htaccess from 1400 lines to 270 lines, big savings in overhead." – stevewizard

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced features beyond basic .htaccess editing.
No premium support or additional tools due to lack of pro version.
Limited backup and restore capabilities compared to some alternatives.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, reliable, and safe way to edit their .htaccess files directly from WordPress without accessing hosting control panels.

Not ideal for

Users looking for advanced .htaccess management features, integrated backup and restore options, or a plugin with premium support and extended functionalities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full .htaccess file editing capabilities with minimal dashboard impact and no security concerns.

Final Verdict

Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File stands out as a highly reliable and user-friendly tool for managing .htaccess files within WordPress. Its excellent user ratings and lack of security vulnerabilities make it a trustworthy choice for site administrators.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, its simplicity and effectiveness make it ideal for users who want straightforward .htaccess editing without additional complexity or cost.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File plugin.

Htaccess file editor

Automatic htaccess backups

Htaccess syntax testing

Screenshots

FAQ

Nothing is lost or deleted. You can easily get your site back.
You’re probably getting an error 500 or a white screen (of death). First connect to your site via FTP and locate the .htaccess file. Delete it, or rename it. Try the site again – it should open. If it did locate the backup of the old, working .htaccess file in /wp-content/htaccess-editor-backups/ copy the file to your site’s root folder and you’re back in business.