Filter Admin Published Default
v2.1.0by Chuck Reynolds · updated 2 months ago
Enables all public post types (posts, pages, and any CPT with a public URL) in wp-admin to show the Published filter by default.
- Rank
- #9,566
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 442
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.6K
- 7,603 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Filter Admin Published Default at a glance
Filter Admin Published Default is a WordPress plugin by Chuck Reynolds with 400+ active installs, the #9,566 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 9% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 2.1.0 came out on Aug 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “edit link”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats136 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Filter Admin Published Default |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 442 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 442 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 441 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 438 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 438 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 437 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 435 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 432 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 436 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 438 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 437 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 437 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 445 |
Rank over time
#9,566 · up 65 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,566 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,562 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,621 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,592 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,591 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,622 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,635 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,683 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,631 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,610 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,636 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,637 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,631 |
Growth %
Average -0.06% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.92% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.80% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9637 → #9592
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.150%
- v1.338%
- v2.011%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 29, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Filter Admin Published Default
How many websites use Filter Admin Published Default?
Filter Admin Published Default is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,566 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Filter Admin Published Default been downloaded?
7,603 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Filter Admin Published Default last updated?
Version 2.1.0 came out on Aug 20, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Filter Admin Published Default compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Filter Admin Published Default still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Filter Admin Published Default have?
4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Filter Admin Published Default?
The plugins most like Filter Admin Published Default, by the tags they share, are Admin Menu Editor (300K+), WP Admin UI Customize (30K+) and WP Custom Admin Interface (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 86%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- Positive
- 86%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 14%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 442 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 7.6K |
| Author | Chuck Reynolds |
| First released | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Version | 2.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 |
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