WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
Description
WPIDE is an advanced file manager and code editor plugin for WordPress that you can use completely for free.
The code editor allows you to edit any file within your wp-content folder, not just plugins and themes. The included code completion helps you remember your WordPress/PHP commands, providing function reference along the way. You can edit multiple files with the tabbed editor.
The file manager lets you copy, move, duplicate, create archives, download, upload, edit, delete, and preview files and directories without FTP or cPanel access.
WPIDE features a modern, clean, and easy-to-use interface, making managing and editing your files a breeze. It comes with six different themes and a dark mode to reduce blue light exposure.
WPIDE is built with security in mind and addresses vulnerabilities that have affected other file manager plugins. You can use it with confidence, knowing it poses no risk to your site.
Other Notable Features
Here are a few other notable features of this free WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor plugin.
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FAQ
When you edit a PHP file, before that file is saved to the filesystem it is syntax checked to make sure there isn’t something obvious that will break your site.
Every file that you edit is backed up before your first save to the filesystem and then on subsequent saves WPIDE will try and make a backup. It will save a maximum of files for up to 5 days to the server.
As you edit or more specifically save PHP files, in case of a fatal error, the File recovery Wizard will appear and a restore button will display which will allow you to restore the most recent backup.
If your WordPress install is fully functional then you can use the file manager to browse all of your backed up files (/upload/wpide/backups/), if your WordPress install isn’t responding then restoring the file directly via FTP/SSH is the only way.
The backed up PHP files cannot be accessed/restored from the web directly without the 40 digit nonce/key so should not pose a security concern.
Contributors and developers
“WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
WPS
7.02
Very Good
Ratings
4.8 out of 5 | 286Version
3.5.3Last updated
4 months agoActive installations
40,000+WordPress version
6.7.5 or higherPHP version
7.4.0 or higherLanguages
2Tags
Code Editor,File Editor,File Manager,Plugin Editor,Theme EditorOther plugins you might like
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