Post Version Control
v1.0by Makis · updated 18 years ago
Automatic version control for posts with the same prefix in the post_name
- Rank
- #43,243
- Down133 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,568 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Version Control at a glance
Post Version Control is a WordPress plugin by Makis with 10+ active installs, the #43,243 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on May 29, 2008, more than 18 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.5.1. Among the 5 plugins tagged “subversion”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Version Control |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#43,243 · up 1,019 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,243 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #43,110 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #39,756 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,935 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #42,327 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,809 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #38,538 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,262 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 2.5.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 16, 2008
- Last updated
- May 29, 2008
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Version Control
How many websites use Post Version Control?
Post Version Control 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 #43,243 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Version Control been downloaded?
2,568 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Post Version Control last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 29, 2008 (18 years ago).
Is Post Version Control compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Version Control’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.5.1, 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 Version Control still maintained?
Its last release was 18 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Version Control have?
No one has reviewed Post Version Control on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Post Version Control?
The plugins most like Post Version Control, by the tags they share, are WP Revisions Control (40K+), Disable Updates (8K+) and Companion Revision Manager (4K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | Makis |
| First released | May 16, 2008 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 29, 2008 |
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