Title: Edit By ID
Author: Gaelan Lloyd
Published: <strong>March 25, 2026</strong>
Last modified: March 26, 2026

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# Edit By ID

 By [Gaelan Lloyd](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gaelan/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/edit-by-id.1.0.zip)

 * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/edit-by-id/#description)
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 * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/edit-by-id/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/edit-by-id/)

## Description

This lightweight plugin adds an **“Edit by ID” field to the WordPress admin bar**,
allowing you to instantly open the edit screen for any post, page, or custom post
type. Simply type the ID and press Enter.

Perfect for developers, site administrators, and content managers who frequently
need **fast access to specific content**, this tool eliminates the need to search
through the dashboard or navigate multiple screens.

Key Features:

 * Edit posts by ID instantly from anywhere in the admin area
 * Adds a simple, non-intrusive field to the WordPress admin bar
 * Works with posts, pages, and custom post types
 * Speeds up your workflow and improves admin productivity

Whether you’re debugging, managing content, or working with large sites, this plugin
provides a **quick and efficient way to open any item by its ID**.

User Role Note:

 * Available to users with the Editor role and above.

## FAQ

### Does this plugin also show IDs in the backend?

No. This plugin is intentionally designed to remain lightweight and focused on a
single purpose: quickly accessing content by ID from the admin bar.

If you need to view IDs within the WordPress admin interface, there are other plugins
available that provide this functionality. Alternatively, you can often find the
ID by hovering over an “Edit” link, where it appears in the URL.

### Can I contribute?

Yes, contributions are welcome.

To help maintain the plugin’s simplicity and focused scope, please open an issue
to discuss any proposed changes before submitting a pull request.

The source code is available on GitHub: https://github.com/gaelanlloyd/wp-edit-by-
id

## Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Contributors & Developers

“Edit By ID” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this
plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Gaelan Lloyd ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gaelan/)

[Translate “Edit By ID” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/edit-by-id)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/edit-by-id/), check
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/edit-by-id/), or subscribe
to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/edit-by-id/) by 
[RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/edit-by-id/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.0

Initial release!

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0**
 *  Last updated **1 week ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 4.7 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.9.4**
 *  PHP version ** 7.0 or higher **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/edit-by-id/)
 * Tags
 * [admin bar](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/admin-bar/)[quick edit](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/quick-edit/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/edit-by-id/advanced/)

## Ratings

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## Contributors

 *   [ Gaelan Lloyd ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gaelan/)

## Support

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