Timber vs Editor for Timber (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, Timber has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 71 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Timber has accumulated 1.5M+ total downloads while Editor for Timber has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Timber | Editor for Timber | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 71 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 1.5M+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2020 | |
| Age | 13 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3.0+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2.5+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.23.4 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
4.9/5Timber
◄Editor for TimberN/A
Total Reviews
71Timber
◄Editor for Timber0
Active Installs
20K+Timber
◄Editor for Timber50
Total Downloads
1.5M+Timber
◄Editor for Timber1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ATimber
Editor for TimberN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoTimber
◄Editor for Timber5 years ago
First Released
2013Timber
Editor for Timber2020
Age
13 yearsTimber
Editor for Timber6 years
WP Requires
5.3.0+Timber
Editor for Timber5.5+
PHP Requires
7.2.5+Timber
Editor for Timber7.4+
Business Model
FreeTimber
Editor for TimberFree
Latest Version
1.23.4Timber
Editor for Timber1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Timber
4.9/5(71 reviews)
5
94%
4
1%
3
1%
2
3%
1
0%
Editor for Timber
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Timber Reviews
by Tomas Eklund
Slow development and out-of-date
Not compatible with current versions of PHP (8.1 and 8.2).
by octane9712
Makes creating themes so much easier!
Makes creating beautiful new themes super simple and easy.
by max1221
Thx for your work and waiting 2.0 release !
Juste so cool to use twig with wordpress ! Thx for all.
Editor for Timber Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Timber or Editor for Timber more popular?
Timber has 20K+ active installations while Editor for Timber has 50. Timber is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Timber or Editor for Timber?
Timber has a 4.9/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Editor for Timber has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Timber and Editor for Timber free?
Timber is free and Editor for Timber is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Timber or Editor for Timber?
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?
Timber was last updated 10 months ago and Editor for Timber was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.