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Revision Control

v2.3.2

by Dion Hulse · updated 8 years ago

Revision Control allows finer control over the Post Revision system included with WordPress

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Rank
#847
No change0 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 44,000
40K+ reported · Medium
Total downloads
563.3K
563,324 all-time
Rating
4.4/5
36 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +38% (30d)·Toward 50K+ · ETA ~11d

Revision Control at a glance

Revision Control is a WordPress plugin by Dion Hulse with 40K+ active installs, the #847 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 45 times, 38% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 36 reviews. Version 2.3.2 came out on Apr 1, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 79 plugins tagged “revisions”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2008.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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

Downloads over time

Download stats

1.1K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Revision Control Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.20406080Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateRevision Control
Nov 7, 202628
Nov 6, 202647
Nov 5, 202650
Nov 4, 202639
Nov 3, 202639
Nov 2, 202652
Nov 1, 202632
Oct 31, 202621
Oct 30, 202635
Oct 29, 202662
Oct 28, 202650
Oct 27, 202652
Oct 26, 202651
Oct 25, 202642
Oct 24, 202629
Oct 23, 202656
Oct 22, 202677
Oct 21, 202674
Oct 20, 202622
Oct 19, 202635
Oct 18, 202616
Oct 17, 202618
Oct 16, 202632
Oct 15, 202625
Oct 14, 202624
Oct 13, 202630
Oct 12, 202629
Oct 11, 202616
Oct 10, 202626
Oct 9, 202634

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 43,985 · -0.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.44K44.1K44.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202643,985
Nov 7, 202643,988
Nov 5, 202644,078
Nov 4, 202644,104
Nov 3, 202644,054
Nov 2, 202644,073
Nov 1, 202644,078
Oct 31, 202644,125
Oct 30, 202644,142
Oct 29, 202644,191
Oct 28, 202644,190
Oct 27, 202644,190

Rank over time

#847 · down 1 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#846#847#848Oct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#847
Nov 7, 2026#847
Nov 6, 2026#847
Nov 5, 2026#847
Nov 4, 2026#847
Nov 3, 2026#847
Nov 2, 2026#848
Nov 1, 2026#848
Oct 31, 2026#847
Oct 30, 2026#847
Oct 29, 2026#847
Oct 28, 2026#847
Oct 27, 2026#847
Oct 16, 2026#846

Growth %

Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.1%0%0.1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.01%
Nov 7, 2026-0.10%
Nov 5, 2026-0.06%
Nov 4, 2026+0.11%
Nov 3, 2026-0.04%
Nov 2, 2026-0.01%
Nov 1, 2026-0.11%
Oct 31, 2026-0.04%
Oct 30, 2026-0.11%
Oct 29, 2026+0.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

40K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.38K40K42KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202640K+
Nov 7, 202640K+
Nov 6, 202640K+
Nov 5, 202640K+
Nov 4, 202640K+
Nov 3, 202640K+
Nov 2, 202640K+
Nov 1, 202640K+
Oct 31, 202640K+
Oct 30, 202640K+
Oct 29, 202640K+
Oct 28, 202640K+
Oct 27, 202640K+
Oct 16, 202640K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #847 → #847Downloads +1.3%
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

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

  • v2.399%
  • Other1.2%

Rating trend

4.4★★★★★36 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.3.2
Requires WordPress
4.0
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jul 26, 2008
Last updated
Apr 1, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Revision Control

How many websites use Revision Control?

Revision Control is active on 40K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #847 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Revision Control been downloaded?

563,324 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 45 times. See download stats

When was Revision Control last updated?

Version 2.3.2 came out on Apr 1, 2018 (8 years ago). See every release

Is Revision Control compatible with the latest WordPress?

Revision Control’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Revision Control have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Revision Control. See its security record

Is Revision Control still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Revision Control have?

4.4 out of 5 from 36 reviews on WordPress.org. 69% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Revision Control?

The plugins most like Revision Control, by the tags they share, are WP Revisions Control (40K+), ShowID for Post/Page/Category/Tag/Comment (7K+) and Post Type Switcher (200K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.4

★★★★★

36 reviews

  • 5 stars: 25 reviews, 69%
  • 4 stars: 7 reviews, 19%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 3 reviews, 8%
Positive
89%4–5★
Mixed
3%3★
Critical
8%1–2★
  • About 3 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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Revision Control
Estimated installs≈ 44,000
Reported installs40K+
Rating4.4
Reviews36
Total downloads563.3K
AuthorDion Hulse
First releasedJul 26, 2008
Version2.3.2
Requires WP4.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 1, 2018

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