Disable Post Revision
v1.0.1by Joel James · updated 11 months ago
Light weight plugin to disable post revisions for selected post types to reduce database and server load.
- Rank
- #4,288
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,620
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 35.6K
- 35,586 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable Post Revision at a glance
Disable Post Revision is a WordPress plugin by Joel James with 2K+ active installs, the #4,288 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 26% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on Dec 9, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “auto save”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats233 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable Post Revision |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,628 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,628 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,626 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,624 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,631 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,630 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,632 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,638 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,643 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,646 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,651 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,648 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,647 |
Rank over time
#4,288 · down 35 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,288 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,284 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,288 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,284 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,289 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,277 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,279 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,275 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,269 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,265 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,264 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,265 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,278 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,276 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,253 |
Growth %
Average -0.06% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.04% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4278 → #4289
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 24, 2016
- Last updated
- Dec 9, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable Post Revision
How many websites use Disable Post Revision?
Disable Post Revision is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,288 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable Post Revision been downloaded?
35,586 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats
When was Disable Post Revision last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Dec 9, 2025 (10 months ago). See every release
Is Disable Post Revision compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable Post Revision’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Disable Post Revision have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Disable Post Revision. See its security record
Is Disable Post Revision still maintained?
Its last release was 10 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable Post Revision have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Post Revision?
The plugins most like Disable Post Revision, by the tags they share, are TW Disable Revisions (60+), Revision Control (40K+) and PublishPress Revisions (10K+). 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 | ≈ 2,620 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 35.6K |
| Author | Joel James |
| First released | May 24, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 9, 2025 |
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