Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates
v2.0.0by Stephen AfamO · updated 9 years ago
Use your HTML or PHP files for any page or post.
- Rank
- #20,241
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 56
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.7K
- 8,686 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates at a glance
Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates is a WordPress plugin by Stephen AfamO with 50+ active installs, the #20,241 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 2 reviews. Version 2.0.0 came out on Jul 9, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 24 plugins tagged “custom posts”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats66 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 56 · -8.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 61 |
Rank over time
#20,241 · down 194 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #20,241 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,268 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,230 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,308 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,405 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,555 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,517 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,541 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,506 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,176 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,017 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,047 |
Growth %
Average -0.71% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.82% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -9.68% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.64% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #20047 → #20308Installs 60+ → 50+
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 22, 2016
- Last updated
- Jul 9, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates
How many websites use Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates?
Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,241 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates been downloaded?
8,686 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Jul 9, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates?
The plugins most like Custom HTML/PHP Post Templates, by the tags they share, are WP Page Templates (300+), Hide Header on Posts for Landing Pages (200+) and Dot html,php,xml etc pages (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 56 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 8.7K |
| Author | Stephen AfamO |
| First released | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 9, 2017 |
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