Custom Post Status
v1.1.0by page-carbajal · updated 10 years ago
This project helps you implement your own Custom Status in the Post Submit Box.
- Rank
- #23,688
- Down10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 35
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.3K
- 4,328 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Post Status at a glance
Custom Post Status is a WordPress plugin by page-carbajal with 30+ active installs, the #23,688 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.0 came out on Apr 29, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 18 plugins tagged “post status”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats53 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Post Status |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 35 · -2.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
Rank over time
#23,688 · down 383 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,688 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,678 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,567 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,514 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,281 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,203 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,235 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,305 |
Growth %
Average -0.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.39% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.86% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.78% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 29, 2016
- Last updated
- Apr 29, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Post Status
How many websites use Custom Post Status?
Custom Post Status is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,688 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Post Status been downloaded?
4,328 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Custom Post Status last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Apr 29, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Custom Post Status compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Post Status’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Custom Post Status 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 Custom Post Status have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Post Status?
The plugins most like Custom Post Status, by the tags they share, are Archive Content with Archived Post Status (5K+), Post Status Notifications (1K+) and Extended Post Status (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 35 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.3K |
| Author | page-carbajal |
| First released | Apr 29, 2016 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 29, 2016 |
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