Title: TechnologyWisdom File Editor Access Lock Author: Technology Wisdom Published: avuvɔsun 12, 2026 Last modified: kɔnyasun 6, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/assets/banner-772x250. png?rev=3730730) ![](https://ps.w.org/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/assets/icon-256x256. png?rev=3643471) # TechnologyWisdom File Editor Access Lock By [Technology Wisdom](https://profiles.wordpress.org/technologywisdom/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock.1.2.1.zip) * [Details](https://fon.wordpress.org/plugins/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/#description) * [Reviews](https://fon.wordpress.org/plugins/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/#reviews) * [Installation](https://fon.wordpress.org/plugins/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/#installation) * [Development](https://fon.wordpress.org/plugins/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/) ## Description This plugin disables the built-in WordPress theme and plugin editors in the admin dashboard. It helps protect your website by preventing unauthorized or accidental code changes. By restricting direct file editing, it enhances security and promotes safer website management practices. Lightweight and easy to use, it works without affecting other WordPress functionality. #### Features * Disables theme editor completely * Disables plugin editor completely * Removes menu items from admin area * Blocks direct access to editor files * No configuration needed – just activate * Top-level admin menu with Tutorial, Support, and Announcements * In-plugin support form and Technology Wisdom support portal integration * Optional rating / review feedback popup * Lightweight and simple #### Why Disable Editors? 1. **Security** – Prevents attackers from injecting malicious code 2. **Prevents Mistakes** – Avoid accidental changes that break your site 3. **Production Safety** – Enforce proper development workflows #### Upgrade to TW Security Toolkit Need more advanced WordPress site protection and security monitoring features? TW File Editor Access Lock is also available as part of the premium TW Security Toolkit. The Security Toolkit brings login hardening, content workflow controls, file protection, and security monitoring into one admin menu — all without custom development. #### Premium Features Include * Secure Login Path with a custom login URL * Upload Guard with role-based file size, type, and dimension limits * Login Alert & Tracker with last-login tracking and email alerts * Disable File Editor to block theme and plugin editors * Post Modifier Tracker showing who last edited content * Link Expiration by date and/or click count * CPT Revisions control per custom post type * Post Approval Notifier with optional draft hold-for-approval * Security Dashboard with recent activity overview * Complete Audit Log with CSV/PDF export * Failed Login Monitoring & Brute Force Protection * IP Blacklist to block unwanted visitors * Two-Factor Authentication (email OTP) and role policies * Login History by User with advanced filters * Email, Slack & Discord security notifications * Scheduled Security Reports (daily, weekly, or monthly) * Suspicious Activity Detection & Alerts * Security Health Check with recommendations * File Change Detection for important WordPress files Whether you are hardening login access, protecting uploads and file editors, managing content approvals, or monitoring suspicious activity, TW Security Toolkit provides the tools needed to secure and oversee your WordPress site from a single plugin. Upgrade to TW Security Toolkit and unlock a complete set of WordPress security features designed for growing websites and teams. For full Premium details, pricing, and feature comparison, visit the [TW Security Toolkit](https://technologywisdom.com/tw-security-toolkit/). ### Privacy / External Service This plugin can optionally connect to an external support service operated by Technology Wisdom. **Service:** [https://pluginsupport.technologywisdom.com](https://pluginsupport.technologywisdom.com) **Terms of Use:** [https://pluginsupport.technologywisdom.com/terms-of-use/](https://pluginsupport.technologywisdom.com/terms-of-use/) **Privacy Policy:** [https://pluginsupport.technologywisdom.com/privacy-policy/](https://pluginsupport.technologywisdom.com/privacy-policy/) The service is used to provide in-plugin support messaging, feedback forwarding, announcements, and connection status for opted-in sites. **Opt-in consent (required before any connection):** When you activate the plugin, an admin notice asks whether you want to allow the support connection. You can choose **Allow Support Connection** or **No Thanks**. * If you allow the connection, the plugin may send: site URL, site name, admin email, plugin name/version, WordPress version, and PHP version. Support requests and review/feedback details are sent only when you submit those forms. The plugin may also check weekly for announcements from Technology Wisdom. * While the connection is enabled, the plugin may also report a connection status to the portal so we can tell whether the site is **Active**, **Deactivated**,** Disconnected**, or **Deleted**. Status is only sent after you opt in. * If you decline (or never accept), that data is **not** sent to the support portal. The plugin’s core feature continues to work normally without the connection. * You are never required to allow the connection to use the plugin. * You can disconnect the support connection at any time from the plugin’s Support page by choosing **Disable priority support**. After you disconnect, the plugin stops sending status updates, support traffic, and announcement checks. Support and rating forms also include their own consent checkboxes before site information is included with a submission. Please review the service [Terms of Use](https://pluginsupport.technologywisdom.com/terms-of-use/) and [Privacy Policy](https://pluginsupport.technologywisdom.com/privacy-policy/) before enabling the connection. ### License This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0+ License. You may use, modify, and distribute it freely under the license terms. Full license: https://opensource.org/licenses/ GPL-2.0 ## Screenshots [⌊Screenshot 1: WordPress theme and plugin file editors available before plugin activation.⌉⌊Screenshot 1: WordPress theme and plugin file editors available before plugin activation.⌉[ Screenshot 1: WordPress theme and plugin file editors available before plugin activation. [⌊Screenshot 2: WordPress theme and plugin file editors disabled and removed after plugin activation.⌉⌊Screenshot 2: WordPress theme and plugin file editors disabled and removed after plugin activation.⌉[ Screenshot 2: WordPress theme and plugin file editors disabled and removed after plugin activation. ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/` 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress 3. Done! Theme and plugin editors are now disabled 4. Open **TW File Editor Access Lock** in the admin menu for the Tutorial and Support pages ## FAQ ### How do I enable editors again? Simply deactivate the plugin from WordPress admin. ### Can I still edit theme/plugin files? Yes, use FTP, SFTP, or your hosting file manager instead. ### Will this affect theme/plugin updates? No. Updates are not affected, only the file editors are disabled. ### Do I need coding knowledge? No. Just activate the plugin and it works automatically. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “TechnologyWisdom File Editor Access Lock” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Technology Wisdom ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/technologywisdom/) [Translate “TechnologyWisdom File Editor Access Lock” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.2.1 * Content and UI improvements #### 1.2.0 * Added Upgrade to Pro option #### 1.1.0 * Major Plugin Support Portal enhancement: more reliable connection. #### 1.0.1 * WordPress 7.1 compatibility check * Bug Fixes #### 1.0.0 * Initial release * Disable theme editor functionality * Disable plugin editor functionality * Menu items removal * Direct access blocking * Tutorial, Support, and Announcements admin pages * Optional Technology Wisdom support portal connection * Rating / review feedback options ## Meta * Version **1.2.1** * Last updated **1 day ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1.3** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/) * Tags * [editor lock](https://fon.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/editor-lock/)[plugin editor](https://fon.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/plugin-editor/) [security](https://fon.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/security/)[theme editor](https://fon.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/theme-editor/) * [Advanced View](https://fon.wordpress.org/plugins/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Technology Wisdom ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/technologywisdom/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/)