Custom Taxonomy Template
v0.2by Bainternet · updated 10 years ago
This plugin lets you select a specific template for a taxonomy term, just like pages
- Rank
- #12,672
- Down7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 222
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.3K
- 6,262 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Taxonomy Template at a glance
Custom Taxonomy Template is a WordPress plugin by Bainternet with 200+ active installs, the #12,672 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.2 came out on Dec 13, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.0. Among the 16 plugins tagged “custom template”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats80 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Taxonomy Template |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 222 · +0.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 223 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 220 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 219 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 220 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 220 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 220 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 221 |
Rank over time
#12,672 · up 72 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,672 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,665 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,647 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,649 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,641 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,713 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,740 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,760 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,733 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,722 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,748 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,744 |
Growth %
Average +0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.91% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9.2
- Tested up to
- 4.7.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 12, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 13, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Taxonomy Template
How many websites use Custom Taxonomy Template?
Custom Taxonomy Template is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,672 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Taxonomy Template been downloaded?
6,262 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Custom Taxonomy Template last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Dec 13, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is Custom Taxonomy Template compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Taxonomy Template’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.0, 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 Taxonomy Template still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Taxonomy Template have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Taxonomy Template?
The plugins most like Custom Taxonomy Template, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Type UI (1M+), PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+) and Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 222 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 6.3K |
| Author | Bainternet |
| First released | Jul 12, 2012 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.9.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 13, 2016 |
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