Title: TechnologyWisdom File Editor Access Lock Author: Technology Wisdom Published: August 12, 2026 Last modified: August 12, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/assets/banner-772x250. png?rev=3643462) ![](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.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/#description) * [Reviews](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/#reviews) * [Installation](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/#installation) * [Development](https://sa.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 ### 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, and announcements. **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. * 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. 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 [[ [[ ## 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 #### 1.0.0 * 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 **1.0.0** * Last updated **10 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/technologywisdom-file-editor-access-lock/) * Tags * [editor lock](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/editor-lock/)[plugin editor](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/plugin-editor/) [security](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/security/)[theme editor](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/theme-editor/) * [Advanced View](https://sa.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/)