SubHeading
v1.8.1by Steve · updated 9 years ago
Adds the ability to easily add and display a sub title/heading on any public post type.
- Rank
- #6,996
- Up9 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 961
- 900+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 66K
- 65,996 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SubHeading at a glance
SubHeading is a WordPress plugin by Steve with 900+ active installs, the #6,996 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 30% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.8.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “sub”. 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 stats145 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SubHeading |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 961 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 961 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 960 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 966 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 966 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 965 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 965 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 966 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 967 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 966 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 965 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 965 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 982 |
Rank over time
#6,996 · down 11 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,996 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,005 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,979 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,973 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,969 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,971 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,968 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,964 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,966 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,975 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,983 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,989 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,985 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.73% |
Active installs band
900+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 900+ |
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.
- v1.894%
- v1.75.0%
- v1.51.3%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.1
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 15, 2009
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SubHeading
How many websites use SubHeading?
SubHeading is active on 900+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,996 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SubHeading been downloaded?
65,996 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was SubHeading last updated?
Version 1.8.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is SubHeading compatible with the latest WordPress?
SubHeading’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 SubHeading 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 SubHeading have?
4.2 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 73% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to SubHeading?
The plugins most like SubHeading, by the tags they share, are Secondary Title (7K+), Title Remover (70K+) and Hide Title (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 73%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 9%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 18%
- Positive
- 82%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 18%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 | ≈ 961 |
| Reported installs | 900+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 66K |
| Author | Steve |
| First released | Oct 15, 2009 |
| Version | 1.8.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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- Rank
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- Installs
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Title Remover
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Gives you the ability to hide the title of any post, page or custom post type item without affecting menus or titles in the admin area.
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- #602
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Hide Title
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Allows authors to hide the title on single pages and posts via the edit post screen.
- Rank
- #978
- Installs
- 30K+
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