Post Forking
v0.2.1by Ben Balter · updated 13 years ago
WordPress Post Forking allows users to fork or create an alternate version of content to foster a more collaborative approach to WordPress content cur …
- Rank
- #26,979
- Down195 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.1K
- 8,105 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Forking at a glance
Post Forking is a WordPress plugin by Ben Balter with 20+ active installs, the #26,979 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 0.2.1 came out on Sep 26, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “forking”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats27 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Forking |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · +4.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
Rank over time
#26,979 · up 410 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,979 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,784 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,940 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,269 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,240 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,291 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,116 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #26,988 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,389 |
Growth %
Average +0.43% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +4.35% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 20, 2012
- Last updated
- Sep 26, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Forking
How many websites use Post Forking?
Post Forking is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,979 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Forking been downloaded?
8,105 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Post Forking last updated?
Version 0.2.1 came out on Sep 26, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Post Forking compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Forking’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 Forking 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 Post Forking have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Post Forking?
The plugins most like Post Forking, by the tags they share, are Post Duplicator (200K+), YARPP (100K+) and Public Post Preview (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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 | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 8.1K |
| Author | Ben Balter |
| First released | Sep 20, 2012 |
| Version | 0.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 26, 2013 |
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