Post Edit Toolbar
v1.4.12by greghl · updated 11 years ago
Adds a pair of dropdowns 'Page list' and 'Post List' to the WordPress toolbar of the most recently edited pages, drafts, future sc …
- Rank
- #18,160
- Up24 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 77
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6K
- 6,029 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Edit Toolbar at a glance
Post Edit Toolbar is a WordPress plugin by greghl with 70+ active installs, the #18,160 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.4.12 came out on Dec 18, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 11 plugins tagged “edit post”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats42 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Edit Toolbar |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 77 · -1.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 78 |
Rank over time
#18,160 · up 62 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,160 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,184 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,186 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,127 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,204 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,211 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,129 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,262 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,177 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,197 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,224 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,073 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,201 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,222 |
Growth %
Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.30% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -5.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +3.90% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.28% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
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.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.12
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 22, 2014
- Last updated
- Dec 18, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Edit Toolbar
How many websites use Post Edit Toolbar?
Post Edit Toolbar is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,160 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Edit Toolbar been downloaded?
6,029 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Post Edit Toolbar last updated?
Version 1.4.12 came out on Dec 18, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is Post Edit Toolbar compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Edit Toolbar’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 Edit Toolbar 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 Edit Toolbar have?
5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Post Edit Toolbar?
The plugins most like Post Edit Toolbar, by the tags they share, are Post Duplicator (200K+), Public Post Preview Configurator (10K+) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 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 | ≈ 77 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 6K |
| Author | greghl |
| First released | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Version | 1.4.12 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 18, 2015 |
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