JSON Post Type
v1.0.0by jtroynousky · updated 6 years ago
Register a post type for managing arbitrary JSON configurations with an easy WYSIWYG editor.
- Rank
- #42,721
- Up219 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,909 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
JSON Post Type at a glance
JSON Post Type is a WordPress plugin by jtroynousky with 10+ active installs, the #42,721 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 3, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.27. Among the 155 plugins tagged “JSON”, it ranks #89. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats125 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | JSON Post Type |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#42,721 · up 1,152 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,721 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #42,940 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #36,895 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,875 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #44,555 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #35,908 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,814 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,568 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #44,407 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #43,873 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #44407 → #36895
- Tested up to 5.3.26 → 5.3.27
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 5.3.27
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Feb 3, 2020
- Last updated
- Feb 3, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about JSON Post Type
How many websites use JSON Post Type?
JSON Post Type is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #42,721 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has JSON Post Type been downloaded?
2,909 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was JSON Post Type last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 3, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is JSON Post Type compatible with the latest WordPress?
JSON Post Type’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.27, 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 JSON Post Type still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does JSON Post Type have?
No one has reviewed JSON Post Type on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to JSON Post Type?
The plugins most like JSON Post Type, by the tags they share, are Get Use APIs (5K+), Blocks Export Import (1K+) and JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | jtroynousky |
| First released | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Feb 3, 2020 |
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