Map Cap
v2.1by thenbrent · updated 13 years ago
Control who can publish, edit and delete custom post types. Silly name, useful code.
- Rank
- #12,986
- Down26 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 209
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.3K
- 8,253 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Map Cap at a glance
Map Cap is a WordPress plugin by thenbrent with 200+ active installs, the #12,986 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 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.1 came out on Aug 15, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 50 plugins tagged “capabilities”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats73 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Map Cap |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 209 · -1.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 209 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 208 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 207 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 206 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 205 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 204 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 204 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 203 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 213 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 212 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 213 |
Rank over time
#12,986 · up 27 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,986 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,960 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,954 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,957 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,947 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,949 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,956 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,956 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,987 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,015 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,976 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,020 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,013 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +20.12% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.66% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.47% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.47% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 31, 2010
- Last updated
- Aug 15, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Map Cap
How many websites use Map Cap?
Map Cap is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,986 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Map Cap been downloaded?
8,253 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Map Cap last updated?
Version 2.1 came out on Aug 15, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Map Cap compatible with the latest WordPress?
Map Cap’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 Map Cap still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Map Cap have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Map Cap?
The plugins most like Map Cap, by the tags they share, are Custom Access Roles (200+), Custom Post Type UI (1M+) and Pods (100K+). 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 | ≈ 209 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 8.3K |
| Author | thenbrent |
| First released | Jul 31, 2010 |
| Version | 2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 15, 2013 |
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