Add Post Type Instructions
v2.1.1by dauidus · updated 11 years ago
Allows admins to easily set instructional context for metaboxes and more on pages, posts or custom post types.
- Rank
- #22,272
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 44
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.8K
- 4,795 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Add Post Type Instructions at a glance
Add Post Type Instructions is a WordPress plugin by dauidus with 40+ active installs, the #22,272 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 2.1.1 came out on Apr 24, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “instruction”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats45 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Add Post Type Instructions |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 44 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 44 |
Rank over time
#22,272 · down 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,272 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,243 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,239 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,125 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,345 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,422 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,351 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,287 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,270 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -2.27% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 9, 2014
- Last updated
- Apr 24, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Add Post Type Instructions
How many websites use Add Post Type Instructions?
Add Post Type Instructions is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,272 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Add Post Type Instructions been downloaded?
4,795 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Add Post Type Instructions last updated?
Version 2.1.1 came out on Apr 24, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Add Post Type Instructions compatible with the latest WordPress?
Add Post Type Instructions’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Add Post Type Instructions still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Add Post Type Instructions have?
5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Add Post Type Instructions?
The plugins most like Add Post Type Instructions, by the tags they share, are Essential Content Types (20K+), Post Types Unlimited (10K+) and JSM Show Post Metadata (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
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5.0
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 44 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 4.8K |
| Author | dauidus |
| First released | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Version | 2.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 24, 2015 |
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