Series
v2.0.1by Justin Tadlock · updated 8 years ago
Plugin that allows you to collect posts in a series.
- Rank
- #5,188
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,650
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 47.6K
- 47,645 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Series at a glance
Series is a WordPress plugin by Justin Tadlock with 1K+ active installs, the #5,188 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.0.1 came out on Dec 17, 2018, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.0.31. Among the 22 plugins tagged “series”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats184 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Series |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,654 · -9.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,654 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,653 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,654 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,653 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,654 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,652 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,652 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,655 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,657 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,656 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,655 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,833 |
Rank over time
#5,188 · up 8 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,188 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,191 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,200 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,185 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,191 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,183 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,194 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,191 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,184 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,179 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,194 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,199 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,196 |
Growth %
Average -0.85% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.71% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5199 → #5185
- Tested up to 5.0.30 → 5.0.31
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.098%
- v1.01.9%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.8
- Tested up to
- 5.0.31
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- Jun 9, 2009
- Last updated
- Dec 17, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Series
How many websites use Series?
Series 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 #5,188 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Series been downloaded?
47,645 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was Series last updated?
Version 2.0.1 came out on Dec 17, 2018 (7 years ago). See every release
Is Series compatible with the latest WordPress?
Series’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.0.31, 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 Series have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 2.0.1, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is Series still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Series have?
4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Series?
The plugins most like Series, by the tags they share, are Popularis Extra (6K+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,650 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 47.6K |
| Author | Justin Tadlock |
| First released | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Version | 2.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.8 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Dec 17, 2018 |
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