Filter Pages by parent in admin
v1.3by James Irving-Swift · updated 14 years ago
Filter pages in the wp-admin by their parent pages
- Rank
- #13,236
- Down45 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 165
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.2K
- 6,216 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Filter Pages by parent in admin at a glance
Filter Pages by parent in admin is a WordPress plugin by James Irving-Swift with 100+ active installs, the #13,236 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.3 came out on Jun 13, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 21 plugins tagged “Parent”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Filter Pages by parent in admin |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 165 · -10.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 165 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 184 |
Rank over time
#13,236 · down 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,236 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,191 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,190 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,184 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,201 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,219 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,207 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,197 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,213 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,203 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,217 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,239 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,242 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,232 |
Growth %
Average -0.83% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.60% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.60% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.78% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 29, 2011
- Last updated
- Jun 13, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Filter Pages by parent in admin
How many websites use Filter Pages by parent in admin?
Filter Pages by parent in admin is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,236 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Filter Pages by parent in admin been downloaded?
6,216 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Filter Pages by parent in admin last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Jun 13, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Filter Pages by parent in admin compatible with the latest WordPress?
Filter Pages by parent in admin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Filter Pages by parent in admin still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Filter Pages by parent in admin have?
3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 50% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Filter Pages by parent in admin?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 165 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 6.2K |
| Author | James Irving-Swift |
| First released | Sep 29, 2011 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 13, 2012 |
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