WP Post Limiter
v1.0by s a · updated 15 years ago
Restrict the number of possible posts for a Wordpress user.
- Rank
- #39,303
- Up3,262 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3K
- 3,023 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Post Limiter at a glance
WP Post Limiter is a WordPress plugin by s a with 10+ active installs, the #39,303 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Feb 18, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “limit posts”. 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 stats21 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Post Limiter |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#39,303 · up 6,937 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #39,303 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #42,565 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,990 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,118 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,000 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,220 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,021 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #38,347 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,058 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,056 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,240 |
Growth %
Average +1.29% 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 | +7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.5
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 8, 2009
- Last updated
- Feb 18, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Post Limiter
How many websites use WP Post Limiter?
WP Post Limiter 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 #39,303 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Post Limiter been downloaded?
3,023 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP Post Limiter last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Feb 18, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is WP Post Limiter compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Post Limiter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 Post Limiter still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Post Limiter have?
No one has reviewed WP Post Limiter on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Post Limiter?
The plugins most like WP Post Limiter, by the tags they share, are Restrict Posts based on Conditions (30+), Email Confirmation for Restrict Content Pro (10+) and Simple Restrict Content (10+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3K |
| Author | s a |
| First released | Jun 8, 2009 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 18, 2011 |
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