As of April 2026, Minimalist editor is a WordPress editor plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.6+ and PHP 5.2+. Available on WordPress.org since 2018. Last updated 7 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Elementor Website Builder – more than….
5/51 reviews
10active installs
1.2K+total downloads
8 yearssince 2018
Overview
When you just want to focus on what you’re writing, the default WordPress editor can feel cluttered, with distractions surrounding your content.
Minimalist Editor turns your post editor into a digital typewriter, with nothing else left on the screen than what you’re writing.
Inspired by editors such as WriteRoom.
Works by installing the plugin and activating Distraction Free Writing mode.
Features
- Typewriter style post editor
- Light and dark mode
- Sans serif typeface option
Screenshots
Ratings & Reviews
51 reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.6+ requiredTested up to 4.9.29 |
| PHP | 5.2+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.05
- Added dark mode screenshot
Contributors
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