Post Rotation
v1.9by digitalemphasis · updated 5 years ago
Set the rotation interval or the allowed time without new posts... and automatically an older post becomes the latest one!
- Rank
- #11,035
- Up5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 316
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.8K
- 8,750 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Rotation at a glance
Post Rotation is a WordPress plugin by digitalemphasis with 300+ active installs, the #11,035 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.9 came out on Apr 15, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. Among the 14 plugins tagged “rotation”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats75 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Rotation |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 316 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 316 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 316 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 317 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 319 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 316 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 317 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 317 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 319 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 320 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 320 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 320 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 320 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 323 |
Rank over time
#11,035 · down 48 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #11,035 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,040 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,033 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,013 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,970 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,048 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,033 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,015 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,979 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,963 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,975 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,980 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,992 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,987 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.95% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.63% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.93% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #10992 → #10970
- Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.9100%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.9
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.7.21
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 30, 2015
- Last updated
- Apr 15, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Rotation
How many websites use Post Rotation?
Post Rotation is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,035 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Rotation been downloaded?
8,750 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Post Rotation last updated?
Version 1.9 came out on Apr 15, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is Post Rotation compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Rotation’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, 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 Rotation still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Rotation have?
4.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Post Rotation?
The plugins most like Post Rotation, by the tags they share, are Slogan Rotator (30+), Image Rotation Repair (6K+) and Category Posts in Custom Menu (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 reviews, 78%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- Positive
- 89%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 11%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 316 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 8.8K |
| Author | digitalemphasis |
| First released | May 30, 2015 |
| Version | 1.9 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 15, 2021 |
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