BU Versions
v0.7.8by BU Web Team · updated 10 years ago
Make and save edits to published posts/pages in WordPress without immediately replacing the public content.
- Rank
- #14,670
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 144
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.5K
- 6,459 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BU Versions at a glance
BU Versions is a WordPress plugin by BU Web Team with 100+ active installs, the #14,670 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 0.7.8 came out on Sep 19, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. It leads the 9 plugins tagged “content editing”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats115 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BU Versions |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 144 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 155 |
Rank over time
#14,670 · down 35 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,670 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,669 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,660 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,634 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,624 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,630 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,626 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,626 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,660 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,653 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,653 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,632 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,635 |
Growth %
Average -0.61% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.81% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v0.7100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.7.8
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 12, 2013
- Last updated
- Sep 19, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BU Versions
How many websites use BU Versions?
BU Versions is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,670 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BU Versions been downloaded?
6,459 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was BU Versions last updated?
Version 0.7.8 came out on Sep 19, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is BU Versions compatible with the latest WordPress?
BU Versions’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 BU Versions still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BU Versions have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to BU Versions?
The plugins most like BU Versions, by the tags they share, are WP Downgrade (100K+), Display PHP Version (30K+) and Meta Generator and Version Info Remover (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 144 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 6.5K |
| Author | BU Web Team |
| First released | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Version | 0.7.8 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 19, 2016 |
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