Hierarchy
v1.0.5.1by Jon Christopher · updated 4 years ago
Move your Pages/Posts/Custom Post Type admin links from the sidebar to a Content menu that nests everything where it should be
- Rank
- #15,674
- Up90 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 129
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.1K
- 15,060 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 13 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hierarchy at a glance
Hierarchy is a WordPress plugin by Jon Christopher with 100+ active installs, the #15,674 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 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 1.0.5.1 came out on Feb 10, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.0. Among the 40 plugins tagged “hierarchy”, it ranks #13. 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 stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hierarchy |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 129 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 127 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 132 |
Rank over time
#15,674 · up 90 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,674 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,764 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,728 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,866 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,800 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,779 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,788 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,757 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,753 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,755 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,762 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,764 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.57% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.79% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.79% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.03% |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 5.9.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 5, 2012
- Last updated
- Feb 10, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hierarchy
How many websites use Hierarchy?
Hierarchy 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 #15,674 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hierarchy been downloaded?
15,060 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Hierarchy last updated?
Version 1.0.5.1 came out on Feb 10, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Hierarchy compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hierarchy’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.0, 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 Hierarchy still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hierarchy have?
4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Hierarchy?
The plugins most like Hierarchy, by the tags they share, are No Page Comment (10K+), Posts in Page (10K+) and Post Types Unlimited (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
13 reviews
- 5 stars: 12 reviews, 92%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 12 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 129 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 13 |
| Total downloads | 15.1K |
| Author | Jon Christopher |
| First released | Jan 5, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.5.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 10, 2022 |
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