Disable Revisions
v1.1by Slaver · updated 9 years ago
Disable revision functions in WordPress and delete all entries of revisions in database.
- Rank
- #6,472
- Up11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,260
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 24.5K
- 24,509 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable Revisions at a glance
Disable Revisions is a WordPress plugin by Slaver with 1K+ active installs, the #6,472 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 40% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. Among the 79 plugins tagged “revisions”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats216 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable Revisions |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,263 · -0.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,263 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,261 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,261 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,265 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,270 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,265 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,266 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,268 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,267 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,269 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,271 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,269 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,275 |
Rank over time
#6,472 · down 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,472 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,483 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,483 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,478 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,470 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,459 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,464 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,465 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,461 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,463 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,462 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,456 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,475 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,468 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.47% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| 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.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- –
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 7, 2008
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable Revisions
How many websites use Disable Revisions?
Disable Revisions 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 #6,472 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable Revisions been downloaded?
24,509 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Disable Revisions last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Does Disable Revisions have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Disable Revisions. See its security record
Is Disable Revisions 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 Disable Revisions have?
No one has reviewed Disable Revisions on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Revisions?
The plugins most like Disable Revisions, by the tags they share, are Revision Control (40K+), Disable Post Revision (2K+) and Simple Revision Control (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,260 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 24.5K |
| Author | Slaver |
| First released | Dec 7, 2008 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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