WP Document Revisions
v5.8.3by Ben Balter · updated 1 day ago
Document management and version control for WordPress. Collaborate on files, track every revision, and auto-generate change summaries with AI.
- Rank
- #4,731
- Up12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,380
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 200.5K
- 200,472 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 23 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 2 of 2 threads, last 2 months
WP Document Revisions at a glance
WP Document Revisions is a WordPress plugin by Ben Balter with 2K+ active installs, the #4,731 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 111 times, 49% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 23 reviews. Version 5.8.3 came out on Nov 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 22 plugins tagged “version control”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats5.9K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Document Revisions |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 798 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 120 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 58 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 112 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 205 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 199 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 836 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 109 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 112 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 158 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 173 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 698 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 775 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 104 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 87 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 43 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,407 · +0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,407 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,386 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,368 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,376 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,399 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,420 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,398 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,406 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,385 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,414 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,387 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,381 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,399 |
Rank over time
#4,731 · up 24 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,731 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,743 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,748 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,751 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,742 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,734 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,737 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,734 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,728 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,740 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,740 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,734 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,745 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,755 |
Growth %
Average +0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.88% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.96% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.87% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.92% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.88% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.20% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.13% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.75% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
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- So far:Rank #4748 → #4731
- Released 5.8.3 (was 5.8.2)
- Downloads -33.7%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
- Rank #4745 → #4734Downloads -31.4%
- Released 5.8.2 (was 5.8.1)
- Rank #4755 → #4737Downloads -17.5%
- Released 5.8.1 (was 5.8.0)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v5.837%
- v3.88.8%
- v3.68.4%
- v4.07.5%
- Other39%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★23 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 5.8.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.9
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Apr 30, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 7, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Document Revisions
How many websites use WP Document Revisions?
WP Document Revisions is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,731 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Document Revisions been downloaded?
200,472 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 111 times. See download stats
When was WP Document Revisions last updated?
Version 5.8.3 came out on Nov 7, 2026 (1 day ago). See every release
Is WP Document Revisions compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does WP Document Revisions have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep WP Document Revisions up to date. See its security record
Is WP Document Revisions still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 day ago. Its authors resolved 2 of the 2 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Document Revisions have?
3.7 out of 5 from 23 reviews on WordPress.org. 48% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP Document Revisions?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
23 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 reviews, 48%
- 4 stars: 5 reviews, 22%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 9%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 70%4–5★
- Mixed
- 4%3★
- Critical
- 26%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,380 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 23 |
| Total downloads | 200.5K |
| Author | Ben Balter |
| First released | Apr 30, 2011 |
| Version | 5.8.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.9 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Nov 7, 2026 |
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