Post Count
v2.0by Nick Momrik · updated 11 years ago
Counts the number of posts.
- Rank
- #21,292
- Up53 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 52
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.6K
- 10,553 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Count at a glance
Post Count is a WordPress plugin by Nick Momrik with 50+ active installs, the #21,292 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0 came out on Dec 8, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 90 plugins tagged “count”, it ranks #18. It was first released in 2005.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats46 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Count |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 52 · -1.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 53 |
Rank over time
#21,292 · down 269 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,292 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,345 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,260 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,259 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,298 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,276 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,084 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,108 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,010 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,997 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,066 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,022 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,023 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.96% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.96% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.89% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
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.
- v2.076%
- v1.124%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 13, 2005
- Last updated
- Dec 8, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Count
How many websites use Post Count?
Post Count 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 #21,292 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Count been downloaded?
10,553 times in total since 2005. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Post Count last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Dec 8, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is Post Count compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Count’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Post Count still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Count have?
No one has reviewed Post Count on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Post Count?
The plugins most like Post Count, by the tags they share, are Posts Character Count Admin (1K+), Post Duplicator (200K+) and YARPP (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 52 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 10.6K |
| Author | Nick Momrik |
| First released | Jan 13, 2005 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 8, 2015 |
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