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FM Live Editor 26 - Exclusive

Ultra fast and lightweight real-time editor for Football Manager 26. Free powerful scouting for everyone, advanced editing with Smart History. High-octane alternative to the official In-Game Editor. Updated 11 Mar.

By Updated on Mar 11, 2026   95788 views   252 comments
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Downloads: 17360 / Size: 4.4 MB / Added: 2026-01-23
Football Manager 2026 Tools - FM Live Editor 26 - Exclusive
FM Live Editor 26 (FMLE26 for short) is a powerful real time editor with a scouting edge for Football Manager 2026.
Compatibility: It works with Windows 10/11 and the latest 26.2.0 Steam, Epic, Game Pass and Game Pass Console versions of FM 2026.

FMLE26 has received 7 feature updates in just 6 weeks since launch, bringing a wealth of new functionality. With 17,000+ downloads, it's the most rapidly developed FM editor that keeps getting better.
Released: 23 January - v1.0.0 (early Beta)
Updated: 11 March - v1.7.4 (patchfix update)

Redistribution Policy

Exclusively available from fmscout.com.
If you want to put FM Live Editor on other sites, you may link back here but cannot host any files yourselves. Thank you!

Why Download?

✔ 4.3 MB - installs in seconds
✔ Launches in 1 second, loads data in under 2
✔ Compatible with all PC editions on Windows
✔ Updated within hours of new FM patches
✔ All scouting & search features are 100% free
✔ Preview every editing feature before you buy

FMLE Features

FMLE26 is a fully featured real-time editor with a scouting edge. It's fast, clean, and focused on what matters. The scouting features are simple but super useful.
For more advanced scouting, I recommend Genie Scout 26.
Here's an overview of the key features.

Smart Edit History

The first FM Editor with a "Pending & Undo" system; a unique feature designed for peace of mind.
✔ Fields you change get a red border (pending), while those you save get a green border (applied).
✔ Edit History page shows everything you have edited in your current session.
✔ Made a mistake? You can remove pending changes or undo applied edits instantly.

Clean & Easy Interface

I've focused on Quality of Life features that save you time.
✔ Editing should be fast and simple with click and drag fields wherever possible.
✔ Search works as live filtering and enables you to find any player, staff or club from your save instantly.
✔ Smart Navigation that remembers your last position and tab.
✔ Currency selector and UI zoom options for a personalized experience.

Powerful Search & Filters

The Advanced Search is a high-speed engine built directly into the editor, and it is 100% free for everyone.
✔ Find exactly who you need with powerful filters that go beyond the basic game.
✔ See critical data directly in your search results, which is ideal for quick scouting while you play.

What is Free - No License Required

✔ Full Advanced Search with overpowered filters
✔ Live filtering - find any player, staff, or club instantly
✔ View all player attributes, CA/PA, positions, traits, personality
✔ View club finances, facilities, stadium details, relations
✔ View contracts, clauses, wages, transfer status
✔ Preview the full editing system (pending edits, edit history)
✔ No sign-up, no credit card, no time limit
FMLE is a genuinely useful scouting companion even without a license.

What can you Edit - License Required

Human Managers
Become unsackable, register squad at any time, and change your manager stats.
Players
All attributes (with freeze option), CA/PA, positions, traits, personality, reputation, happiness, 2nd nationalities, registration, languages, fav/disliked clubs & people.
Staff
Attributes (with freeze option), CA/PA, coaching licenses, staff roles, reputation, preferred formations, relations, personal info.
Clubs
Finances, income, facilities, stadium, kit styles & colors, relations, affiliations, benefactor status, vision, supporters, tactical attributes, and more.
Contracts
Wages, dates, clauses (release, bonus), loyalty bonus, move to other club, cancel loans & future transfers, release on free.
Instant Actions
Heal injuries, fix fitness, remove bans, boost morale, inspire player, maximize team cohesion & tactical familiarity. Mass edit for entire squads.

Whenever there's a new official patch out, I'll do my best to update FMLE asap.

FMLE Screenshots












How to use FMLE

Current version 1.7.4 is compatible with the following Windows editions: Steam, Epic & Game Pass (including Console).

  1. Unzip and install by running the .exe file.
  2. Open Football Manager 26 and load your saved game.
  3. Open FMLE 26.
  4. Click on Load Data button. You need to be online for your first run and after an update.
  5. Search for clubs, players, staff.
  6. Double-click on an item from the results.
  7. The profile will open in a tab and you can edit data there.
  8. Once done editing click on the Save Changes button for the changes to take effect.



Support FM Live Editor

You can support the development of this tool by purchasing a license which unlocks the ability to save your edits for the 2026 version.
This is an one time upgrade which costs £5.49 / €5.99 / $6.99 (VAT is included).


✔ Activate on up to 3 devices at no extra cost
✔ 10% loyalty discount on the next edition (FMLE 27)
✔ Exclusive supporter badge on your FM Scout profile
✔ All future FMLE 26 updates included

Licenses

For support queries regarding licenses, please contact me via private message, live chat or [email protected].



Bug Reports

If you encounter any bugs, please report them in the official FMLE forum.
Important: Please keep a backup of your save game before using FMLE 26 to edit your game’s data. FMScout.com cannot be held liable for any corrupt game files, or any other issue caused by the use of FMLE 26. A backup will make sure that whatever happens, you will still have your saved game.



Version History

v1.7.4 -
11 Mar
: Patchfix for 26.2.0+2276383.
v1.7.3 -
9 Mar
: Patchfix for 26.2.0.
v1.7.2 -
8 Mar
: Feature update. Move players on loan. Move staff and humans to other club. Kits tab.
v1.6.2 -
27 Feb
: Feature update. Currency selector, UI zoom, happiness editing, release on free.
v1.5.2 -
22 Feb
: Feature update. Fully editable player relations, team cohesion, club supporters.
v1.4.2 -
19 Feb
: Patchfix for 26.1.3+2266940.
v1.4.1 -
15 Feb
: Feature update. Tactical familiarity, trained in nation/club, Game Pass Console.
v1.3.1 -
11 Feb
: Patchfix for 26.1.3.
v1.3.0 -
11 Feb
: Feature update. Personality, club income, transfer clauses, vision, affiliations, stadium dimensions.
v1.2.0 -
31 Jan
: Feature update. Player relations, club relations, kit style preview.
v1.1.0 -
25 Jan
: Feature update. Kit styles editing, advanced search filters.
v1.0.0 -
23 Jan
: Initial release.

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Downloads: 17360 / Size: 4.4 MB / Added: 2026-01-23
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Discussion: FM Live Editor 26 - Exclusive

252 comments have been posted so far.

  • Alon986's avatar
    yo can i edit clubs transfer buget and playrs attrbues without baying the License version?
  • Stam's avatar
    The first feature update is now available.
    v1.1.0 List of Changes
    Improvements
    - Club kit styles now in context and editable
    - Advanced Search filters now work together with Quick Search filters (Player, Staff, Club)
    - Green highlight on Advanced button when advanced filters are active
    - Optimized staff data loading
    Bug Fixes
    - Implemented all missing Advanced Search filters that were shown in UI but not functional
    - Fixed some staff search filters which had problematic behavior
  • Syke's avatar
    Just bought the license, without checking if this is working on Mac. It isn't, 🤪
    Any chance of a Mac edition of this?
  • Stam's avatar
    @lamenivi @FeaRz EU: Make sure to hit the Save Changes button. And if you're on the club profile in-game before adjusting the budget, you'll notice the change after the game continues to the next hour/day.
  • FeaRz EU's avatar
    adjusted transfer budget however budget ingame not updated, not working?
  • lamenivi's avatar
    How can I see the changes I made in the editor, ingame?
  • Stam's avatar
    @balboa11: Not yet. I've prepared the app to be localized and will start looking for people to help with translation next week.
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  • balboa11's avatar
    Hello Stam,
    thank you for this version. Is there a French version for fmlive please?
  • Stam's avatar
    @tarrantino: I've had a friend report the same issue. It looks correct on my end, which is weird. I'll do a deeper investigation today.

    @Trekkie1985: Did you receive the email confirmation for your purchase but not the email with instructions?

    @saltyseadog1950: You don't need to uninstall anything.
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  • tarrantino's avatar
    @stam that's odd as I double checked now in case it was me. Happy to share a screen shot. However yes the game itself doesn't show him as that.
  • Trekkie1985's avatar
    I am not getting my licence after i bought it
  • saltyseadog1950's avatar
    I have downloaded the paid version but should I uninstall the ingame editor & Genie Scout 26g before installing it or are they all compatible.
  • Stam's avatar
    I'll roll out the first feature update today afternoon. Among other things, club kit style has been mapped out and will be editable.
    Thank you for 1,000 downloads!

    @tarrantino: Dalglish is under disliked people for Man Utd and I can find him there on both FMLE and in-game. Definitely not a club favourite.
    1
  • fmpaul's avatar
    Hi is this Mac compatible? never mind just saw a previous post
  • Stam's avatar
    @tormedor: You should receive a 2nd email with instructions and link to connect your order with your account here. Send me a pm or check the live chat.
  • tormedor's avatar
    Hi, why i can't find my licensse activation key ? i have already receive the confirmation email for my purchase
  • Stam's avatar
    @RPGFan: No. It's only compatible with the regular edition of FM on Steam (both retail and beta), Epic and Game Pass.

    @whiteij7544: Please check your private messages or the live chat.
  • RPGFan's avatar
    Is this editor compatible with FM 26 Console ?
  • whiteij7544's avatar
    Hi Stam I have already checked that and it hasn't gone there either.
  • Stam's avatar
    @whiteij7544: Can you please also check the primary email of your PayPal account if the relevant message arrived there.

    @tarrantino: Oh, I see. I'll run some tests to try and figure out a safe way to apply such changes. Thanks for explaining.
  • whiteij7544's avatar
    Hi Stam great thanks my PayPal account does have a different email, but receipt for payment etc came to the email I put on the payment form.
  • tarrantino's avatar
    @stam Well I had noted Atalanta was wrong (again) but I did redo the name fix to sort that. Although I missed Vincent Kompany being wrong so he’s wrong. Just like that really.

    Keep us posted on the data relations. 😀
  • Stam's avatar
    @whiteij7544: I can check once home. In such cases, it's possible to be due to a typo with the email address. Or your PayPal account has a different primary email address than the one you've entered.

    @jamesh: Natively no. Only if you set up a Windows VM on your Mac.

    @blackpoint786: Understood. I'll play around with this and message you tomorrow with my findings.
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  • whiteij7544's avatar
    Hi Stam I haven't yet I have checked spam as well. Paid via PayPal just after 4pm
  • jamesh's avatar
    will this work on an Mac?

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