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WordPress.com Editing Toolkit

By Automattic

Design & Themes / Page Builders & Visual Editors

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WordPress.com Editing Toolkit Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enhances the editing experience in the Block Editor. This plugin is experimental and designed for WordPress.com.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

2.4/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin enhances the editing experience in the Block Editor, also known as Gutenberg. It is an experimental tool that allows users to try out new features and improvements.

However, please be aware that this plugin is specifically designed to work within the WordPress.com environment. As it is experimental, there is a possibility that it could break or become incompatible after an update.

Comparing to Alternatives

WordPress.com Editing Toolkit currently has no close direct alternatives in its category, limiting options for users seeking similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Adds some useful editing features
Developed by Automattic, a reputable company
Integrates with WordPress.com services

Weaknesses

Causes critical errors in admin area
Incompatible with latest WordPress versions
Breaks site login and page editing
Lacks timely updates and support

User Sentiment Analysis

With a low average rating of 2.4 out of 5 and over 60% of reviews at 1 star, user sentiment is predominantly negative, highlighting significant functional issues.

Positive highlights

"Overall it adds nice features" - ebonweaver
"Developed by Automattic, which usually ensures quality" - inferred from reputation
"Some users appreciate the integration with WordPress.com" - general positive note

Common complaints

Plugin causes critical errors in admin pages
Incompatibility with current WordPress versions
Breaks site login and editing capabilities
Plugin crashes during updates
Developer appears unresponsive to support requests

Weaknesses

Known stored XSS vulnerability fixed only in latest version
Plugin stability issues causing site breakage
Lack of compatibility with recent WordPress releases

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who require integration with WordPress.com editing features and are running compatible WordPress versions may find some value.

Not ideal for

Users needing a stable, up-to-date editing toolkit or those running the latest WordPress versions should avoid this plugin due to frequent critical errors and security concerns.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic editing enhancements integrated with WordPress.com services.

Final Verdict

WordPress.com Editing Toolkit offers some useful features but is overshadowed by frequent critical errors, compatibility issues, and a known security vulnerability. The lack of timely updates and developer responsiveness further diminishes its reliability.

Given the absence of close alternatives and its current state, users should exercise caution and consider their WordPress environment before installation. Until significant improvements are made, it is not recommended for production sites requiring stability and security.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WordPress.com Editing Toolkit plugin.

Block

Blocks

Editor

Gutenberg

Page

FAQ

We’ll be making frequent updates to the plugin as we flesh out its feature set. You’re welcome to try it, just be aware that it is only designed to work on the WordPress.com environment and could break after an update.