Post Index Helpers
v1.4.5by Scott Reilly · updated 1 year ago
A variety of template tags related to the index/position of a post within a loop's listing of posts.
- Rank
- #44,778
- Up3,456 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.9K
- 5,937 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Index Helpers at a glance
Post Index Helpers is a WordPress plugin by Scott Reilly with 10+ active installs, the #44,778 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 1.4.5 came out on Apr 20, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 4 plugins tagged “template tags”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats47 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Index Helpers |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -13.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#44,778 · down 3,165 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #44,778 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #48,234 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,379 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #48,172 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #48,412 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,021 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,396 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,180 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #41,613 |
Growth %
Average -1.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +13.64% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -13.33% |
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+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 13, 2010
- Last updated
- Apr 20, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Index Helpers
How many websites use Post Index Helpers?
Post Index Helpers 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 #44,778 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Index Helpers been downloaded?
5,937 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Post Index Helpers last updated?
Version 1.4.5 came out on Apr 20, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Post Index Helpers compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Index Helpers’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Index Helpers still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Index Helpers have?
No one has reviewed Post Index Helpers on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Post Index Helpers?
The plugins most like Post Index Helpers, by the tags they share, are Post Type Switcher (200K+), Table of Contents Plus (200K+) and Post Duplicator (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.9K |
| Author | Scott Reilly |
| First released | Sep 13, 2010 |
| Version | 1.4.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 20, 2025 |
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