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Post Type Archive Descriptions

v1.5.0

by mrwweb · updated 3 years ago

Enables an editable description to display on post type archive pages. Show the description with WordPress's the_archive_description() function t …

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Rank
#5,868
Up2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,450
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
72K
72,010 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
6 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +57.1% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~20d

Post Type Archive Descriptions at a glance

Post Type Archive Descriptions is a WordPress plugin by mrwweb with 1K+ active installs, the #5,868 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times, 57% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.5.0 came out on Oct 20, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.3.14. Among the 79 plugins tagged “archives”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2015.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

692 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Post Type Archive Descriptions Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.2040Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DatePost Type Archive Descriptions
Nov 8, 202618
Nov 7, 202621
Nov 6, 202628
Nov 5, 202619
Nov 4, 202622
Nov 3, 202622
Nov 2, 202629
Nov 1, 202620
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202620
Oct 29, 202630
Oct 28, 202634
Oct 27, 202625
Oct 26, 202630
Oct 25, 202622
Oct 24, 202612
Oct 23, 202614
Oct 22, 202638
Oct 21, 202644
Oct 20, 202629
Oct 19, 202630
Oct 18, 20269
Oct 17, 202622
Oct 16, 202618
Oct 15, 202619
Oct 14, 202639
Oct 13, 202622
Oct 12, 202619
Oct 11, 202614
Oct 10, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,448 · -8.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.5K1.5K1.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,448
Nov 8, 20261,450
Nov 7, 20261,448
Nov 5, 20261,454
Nov 4, 20261,454
Nov 3, 20261,455
Nov 2, 20261,454
Nov 1, 20261,457
Oct 31, 20261,452
Oct 30, 20261,451
Oct 29, 20261,463
Oct 28, 20261,460
Oct 27, 20261,575

Rank over time

#5,868 · down 32 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#5.8K#5.9KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#5,868
Nov 8, 2026#5,870
Nov 7, 2026#5,873
Nov 6, 2026#5,873
Nov 5, 2026#5,860
Nov 4, 2026#5,864
Nov 3, 2026#5,857
Nov 2, 2026#5,851
Nov 1, 2026#5,844
Oct 31, 2026#5,855
Oct 30, 2026#5,851
Oct 29, 2026#5,832
Oct 28, 2026#5,844
Oct 27, 2026#5,836

Growth %

Average -0.64% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.14%
Nov 8, 2026+0.14%
Nov 7, 2026-0.21%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026-0.07%
Nov 3, 2026+0.07%
Nov 2, 2026-0.21%
Nov 1, 2026+0.34%
Oct 31, 2026+0.07%
Oct 30, 2026-0.82%
Oct 29, 2026+0.20%
Oct 28, 2026-7.30%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5844 → #5860Downloads -12.8%
    • Tested up to 6.3.13 → 6.3.14

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.582%
  • v1.46.5%
  • v1.35.1%
  • v1.15.1%
  • Other0.8%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.5.0
Requires WordPress
4.6
Tested up to
6.3.14
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 22, 2015
Last updated
Oct 20, 2023
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Post Type Archive Descriptions

How many websites use Post Type Archive Descriptions?

Post Type Archive Descriptions is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,868 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Post Type Archive Descriptions been downloaded?

72,010 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times. See download stats

When was Post Type Archive Descriptions last updated?

Version 1.5.0 came out on Oct 20, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release

Is Post Type Archive Descriptions compatible with the latest WordPress?

Post Type Archive Descriptions’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.3.14, 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.

Does Post Type Archive Descriptions have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Post Type Archive Descriptions. See its security record

Is Post Type Archive Descriptions still maintained?

Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Post Type Archive Descriptions have?

5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Post Type Archive Descriptions?

The plugins most like Post Type Archive Descriptions, by the tags they share, are MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies (10K+), Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator (10K+) and Custom Post Type Maker (6K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

6 reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 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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Post Type Archive Descriptions
Estimated installs≈ 1,450
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews6
Total downloads72K
Authormrwweb
First releasedMay 22, 2015
Version1.5.0
Requires WP4.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 20, 2023

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