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WP Editor Widget vs Simple Yearly Archive (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WP Editor Widget

WP Editor Widget

4.6(18)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View WP Editor Widget
VS
Simple Yearly Archive

Simple Yearly Archive

4.7(30)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Simple Yearly Archive

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Yearly Archive has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 30 reviews) while WP Editor Widget leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Editor Widget has accumulated 153K+ total downloads while Simple Yearly Archive has 189K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5WP Editor Widget
►
Simple Yearly Archive4.7/5
Total Reviews
18WP Editor Widget
►
Simple Yearly Archive30
Active Installs
10K+WP Editor Widget
◄
Simple Yearly Archive6.0K+
Total Downloads
153K+WP Editor Widget
►
Simple Yearly Archive189K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Editor Widget
Simple Yearly ArchiveN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoWP Editor Widget
►
Simple Yearly Archive1 month ago
First Released
2013WP Editor Widget
Simple Yearly Archive2008
Age
13 yearsWP Editor Widget
Simple Yearly Archive18 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+WP Editor Widget
Simple Yearly Archive3.7+
PHP Requires
false+WP Editor Widget
Simple Yearly Archivefalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Editor Widget
Simple Yearly ArchiveFree
Latest Version
0.6.0WP Editor Widget
Simple Yearly Archive2.2.4

Rating Breakdown

WP Editor Widget

4.6/5(18 reviews)
5
83%
4
6%
3
6%
2
0%
1
6%

Simple Yearly Archive

4.7/5(30 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%

Recent Reviews

WP Editor Widget Reviews

by timbobo

Perfect

There is one bad review that I think is based on a mis-understanding. This plugin creates a new TYPE of widget – Rich Text, which features your current rich text editor. You can create as many differ

by Jesus Parrado Alameda

Makes easy edit text for WordPress users

Editing as in a post or page makes easy to edit text for WordPress users. Thank you!

by Goran Grudic

My users will love it

This plugin makes it easier to edit widgets with rich text and I’m sure my users will love it.

Simple Yearly Archive Reviews

by wmconlon

Brilliant

Works perfectly and simple to use.

by Herve Kabla

Bets of breed archive for wordpress !

This plugin works perfectly, is fully customizable, and can be installed in a couple of minutes. Great work ! Bravo !

by Alain Aubry

Great plugin

I have been using it for many years, it is especially useful when you have a long history of posts, it will make your post lists more manageable. It is a great plugin and with great support !

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Editor Widget or Simple Yearly Archive more popular?
WP Editor Widget has 10K+ active installations while Simple Yearly Archive has 6.0K+. WP Editor Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Editor Widget or Simple Yearly Archive?
WP Editor Widget has a 4.6/5 rating from 18 reviews, while Simple Yearly Archive has a 4.7/5 rating from 30 reviews.
Are WP Editor Widget and Simple Yearly Archive free?
WP Editor Widget is free and Simple Yearly Archive is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Editor Widget or Simple Yearly Archive?
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?
WP Editor Widget was last updated 5 years ago and Simple Yearly Archive was last updated 1 month ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.