Simple Archive Generator
v5.2by peterwsterling · updated 17 years ago
A very simple (to use and configure) plug-in to generate a complete list (by category) of all posts.
- Rank
- #22,214
- Down20 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 44
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.6K
- 11,636 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Archive Generator at a glance
Simple Archive Generator is a WordPress plugin by peterwsterling with 40+ active installs, the #22,214 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 5.2 came out on Jun 15, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8. Among the 202 plugins tagged “simple”, it ranks #42. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats50 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Archive Generator |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 44 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 45 |
Rank over time
#22,214 · down 21 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,214 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,194 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,278 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,231 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,255 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,124 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,129 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,185 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,195 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,252 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,151 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,193 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.22% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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.
- v5.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 5.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 2.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 19, 2007
- Last updated
- Jun 15, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Archive Generator
How many websites use Simple Archive Generator?
Simple Archive Generator is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,214 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Archive Generator been downloaded?
11,636 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Simple Archive Generator last updated?
Version 5.2 came out on Jun 15, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is Simple Archive Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Archive Generator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8, 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 Simple Archive Generator still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple Archive Generator have?
No one has reviewed Simple Archive Generator on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Archive Generator?
The plugins most like Simple Archive Generator, by the tags they share, are Simple Yearly Archive (6K+), Archive Content with Archived Post Status (5K+) and JS Archive List (3K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 44 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 11.6K |
| Author | peterwsterling |
| First released | Dec 19, 2007 |
| Version | 5.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 15, 2009 |
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