PMC Edit Lock Marker
v1.0by Amit Gupta · updated 13 years ago
A plugin to mark the posts on wp-admin/edit.php page which are currently being edited by other users.
- Rank
- #45,949
- Down6,957 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 2,023 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PMC Edit Lock Marker at a glance
PMC Edit Lock Marker is a WordPress plugin by Amit Gupta with 10+ active installs, the #45,949 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Nov 24, 2013, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 5 plugins tagged “post lock”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PMC Edit Lock Marker |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#45,949 · down 1,587 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #45,949 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #38,992 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,929 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #40,360 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #43,620 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,138 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,953 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #44,362 |
Growth %
Average -0.66% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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+ |
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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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 21, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 24, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PMC Edit Lock Marker
How many websites use PMC Edit Lock Marker?
PMC Edit Lock Marker 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 #45,949 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PMC Edit Lock Marker been downloaded?
2,023 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was PMC Edit Lock Marker last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Nov 24, 2013 (12 years ago).
Is PMC Edit Lock Marker compatible with the latest WordPress?
PMC Edit Lock Marker’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 PMC Edit Lock Marker still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PMC Edit Lock Marker have?
No one has reviewed PMC Edit Lock Marker on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to PMC Edit Lock Marker?
The plugins most like PMC Edit Lock Marker, by the tags they share, are ETBS Edit Conflict Guard (20+), Disable Post Locking (20+) and Post Lock (10+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | Amit Gupta |
| First released | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 24, 2013 |
Alternatives to PMC Edit Lock Marker
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
ETBS Edit Conflict Guard
by ETBS (DAI)
Actually blocks the save, not just the notice: a per-post exclusive lock that stops a second editor from overwriting someone else's work.
- Rank
- #26,369
- Installs
- 20+
Disable Post Locking
by Bryan Petty
Disables automatic post locking so multiple users can open the same post in the administration panel.
- Rank
- #26,780
- Installs
- 20+
- 4.5

Post Lock
by ggwicz
Post Lock prevents accidental updating or publishing of content by requiring a password to do either.
- Rank
- #48,312
- Installs
- 10+
- 5.0

Locker Content
by AppGlut
Lock your content behind various engagement gates including password protection, agreement forms, and user-generated content.
- Rank
- #53,103
- Installs
- Fewer than 10
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