Slash Edit vs Edit Next Post (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Slash Edit has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Slash Edit has accumulated 12K+ total downloads while Edit Next Post has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Slash Edit | Edit Next Post | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 12K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Age | 12 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.9.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Slash Edit
Edit Next Post5/5
Total Reviews
8Slash Edit
◄Edit Next Post2
Active Installs
500Slash Edit
◄Edit Next Post20
Total Downloads
12K+Slash Edit
◄Edit Next Post1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ASlash Edit
Edit Next PostN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoSlash Edit
◄Edit Next Post9 years ago
First Released
2014Slash Edit
Edit Next Post2016
Age
12 yearsSlash Edit
Edit Next Post10 years
WP Requires
3.9.1+Slash Edit
Edit Next Post3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Slash Edit
Edit Next Postfalse+
Business Model
FreeSlash Edit
Edit Next PostFree
Latest Version
1.2.0Slash Edit
Edit Next Post1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Slash Edit
5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Edit Next Post
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Slash Edit or Edit Next Post more popular?
Slash Edit has 500 active installations while Edit Next Post has 20. Slash Edit is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Slash Edit or Edit Next Post?
Slash Edit has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Edit Next Post has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Slash Edit and Edit Next Post free?
Slash Edit is free and Edit Next Post is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Slash Edit or Edit Next Post?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Slash Edit was last updated 4 months ago and Edit Next Post was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.