WP-CMS
v2.1by Gilbert Pellegrom · updated 17 years ago
WP-CMS is a plugin for Wordpress that changes the functionality of the Wordpress admin backend to act more like a CMS.
- Rank
- #38,596
- Down405 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19.4K
- 19,439 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-CMS at a glance
WP-CMS is a WordPress plugin by Gilbert Pellegrom with 10+ active installs, the #38,596 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.1 came out on Aug 17, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.4. Among the 120 plugins tagged “cms”, it ranks #60. 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 stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP-CMS |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · -22.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#38,596 · down 6,817 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #38,596 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #38,191 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #41,926 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,468 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #44,330 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #32,246 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #31,848 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #31,966 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #31,779 |
Growth %
Average -2.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -18.75% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
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.
- v2.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 2.8.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 8, 2008
- Last updated
- Aug 17, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-CMS
How many websites use WP-CMS?
WP-CMS 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 #38,596 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-CMS been downloaded?
19,439 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP-CMS last updated?
Version 2.1 came out on Aug 17, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is WP-CMS compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP-CMS’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.4, 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 WP-CMS 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 WP-CMS have?
No one has reviewed WP-CMS on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP-CMS?
The plugins most like WP-CMS, by the tags they share, are White Label CMS (200K+), Admin Menu Editor (300K+) and WP Admin UI Customize (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 19.4K |
| Author | Gilbert Pellegrom |
| First released | Jun 8, 2008 |
| Version | 2.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 17, 2009 |
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