Force Post Title
v1.1by Jatinder Pal Singh · updated 11 years ago
This is simple plugin which forces the users to write POST title in Add New Post page.
- Rank
- #15,020
- Up54 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 139
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.7K
- 5,693 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Force Post Title at a glance
Force Post Title is a WordPress plugin by Jatinder Pal Singh with 100+ active installs, the #15,020 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 4 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Jan 23, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 4 plugins tagged “without”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats57 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Force Post Title |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 139 · -6.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 149 |
Rank over time
#15,020 · down 88 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,020 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,074 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,129 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,070 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,010 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,037 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,968 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,046 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,022 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,029 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,990 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,991 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,932 |
Growth %
Average -0.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.71% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.x
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 2, 2012
- Last updated
- Jan 23, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Force Post Title
How many websites use Force Post Title?
Force Post Title 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 #15,020 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Force Post Title been downloaded?
5,693 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Force Post Title last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Jan 23, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Force Post Title compatible with the latest WordPress?
Force Post Title’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Force Post Title still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Force Post Title have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Force Post Title?
The plugins most like Force Post Title, by the tags they share, are Disable Title (2K+), Require Post Category (1K+) and Post Type Switcher (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 139 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 5.7K |
| Author | Jatinder Pal Singh |
| First released | Apr 2, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.x |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 23, 2015 |
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