Automatic Post Tagger
v1.8.2by Devtard · updated 9 years ago
Adds relevant taxonomy terms to posts using a keyword list provided by the user.
- Rank
- #5,212
- Up15 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,650
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 89K
- 89,029 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 77 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Automatic Post Tagger at a glance
Automatic Post Tagger is a WordPress plugin by Devtard with 1K+ active installs, the #5,212 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 77 reviews. Version 1.8.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. It leads the 9 plugins tagged “auto tags”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats212 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Automatic Post Tagger |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,647 · -10.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,647 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,642 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,647 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,651 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,650 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,656 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,656 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,656 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,662 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,664 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,665 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,843 |
Rank over time
#5,212 · down 40 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,212 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,227 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,217 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,209 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,197 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,196 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,180 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,180 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,179 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,164 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,170 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,176 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,172 |
Growth %
Average -0.93% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.66% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
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.
- v1.8100%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★77 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 22, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Automatic Post Tagger
How many websites use Automatic Post Tagger?
Automatic Post Tagger is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,212 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Automatic Post Tagger been downloaded?
89,029 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Automatic Post Tagger last updated?
Version 1.8.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Automatic Post Tagger compatible with the latest WordPress?
Automatic Post Tagger’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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.
Does Automatic Post Tagger have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Automatic Post Tagger. See its security record
Is Automatic Post Tagger still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Automatic Post Tagger have?
4.8 out of 5 from 77 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Automatic Post Tagger?
The plugins most like Automatic Post Tagger, by the tags they share, are Post Duplicator (200K+), YARPP (100K+) and Public Post Preview Configurator (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
77 reviews
- 5 stars: 66 reviews, 86%
- 4 stars: 8 reviews, 10%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 1%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
- Positive
- 96%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 4%1–2★
- About 50 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 15 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,650 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 77 |
| Total downloads | 89K |
| Author | Devtard |
| First released | Sep 22, 2012 |
| Version | 1.8.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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