Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File
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Description
At a glance
Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File v1.73 is a free WordPress plugin with 40K+ active installs, 5/5 rating from 102 reviews, updated August 16, 2026, requires WordPress 4.0+ & PHP 5.2+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
WP Htaccess Editor provides a simple, safe & fast way to edit, fix & test the site’s htaccess file from WP admin. Before saving, htaccess file can be tested for syntax errors. It also automatically creates a htaccess backup every time you make a change to the htaccess file. Htaccess backups can be restored directly from the plugin, or via FTP if the errors in htaccess file prevents WP from running normally. Great for fixing htaccess errors. For all questions, including support please use the official forum.
Access WP Htaccess Editor via WP Admin – Settings menu.
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Testing Htaccess Syntax
Use the “test before saving” button to test htaccess file syntax before saving. Please note that this test does not check the logic of your htaccess file, ie if the redirects work as intended. It only checks for syntax errors. If you need to fix htaccess file we suggest restoring it to the default version and then add custom code line by line.
Automatic Htaccess Backups
Htaccess Editor makes automatic backups of htaccess file every time you make a change to it. Backups are located in /wp-content/htaccess-editor-backups/ and timestamped so you can easily find the latest htaccess backup and restore it.
WordPress Network (WPMU) Support
WP Htaccess Editor is fully compatible and tested with WP Network (WPMU). It shows up under the Settings menu in network admin. It’s not available in individual sites as there is only one htaccess file per network.
The plugin was originally developed by Lukenzi in March of 2011.
GDPR compatibility
We are not lawyers. Please do not take any of the following as legal advice.
WP Htaccess Editor does not track, collect or process any user data. Nothing is logged or pushed to any 3rd parties nor do we use any 3rd party services or CDNs. Based on that, we feel it’s GDPR compatible, but again, please, don’t take this as legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File?
Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File 1.73 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 5/5 rating from 102 user reviews.
Does Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File cost anything?
No. Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File 1.73 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File 1.73?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File?
Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File 1.73 requires WordPress 4.0 or higher and PHP 5.2 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File last updated?
Version 1.73 was last updated on August 16, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Htaccess File Editor – Safely Edit Htaccess File download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.73
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.73 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 16, 2026 |
| Active installs | 40,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 (102 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 or higher |
| Author | WebFactory |
| Tags | file-editor, htaccess, htaccess-editor, htaccess-file, htaccess-file-editor |
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