WP Source Control
v3.1.1by MMDeveloper · updated 12 years ago
WP Source Control is a WordPress plugin that allows you to source control your theme directory and your posts/pages. You can even see how your theme h …
- Rank
- #42,622
- Up315 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.3K
- 4,325 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Source Control at a glance
WP Source Control is a WordPress plugin by MMDeveloper with 10+ active installs, the #42,622 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 3.1.1 came out on Oct 28, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 19 plugins tagged “source”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats36 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Source Control |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#42,622 · up 52 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #42,622 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,937 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #36,024 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #35,714 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #35,982 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,215 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,075 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #42,834 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,980 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #40,554 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,674 |
Growth %
Average -0.57% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.
- v3.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 13, 2012
- Last updated
- Oct 28, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Source Control
How many websites use WP Source Control?
WP Source Control 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 #42,622 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Source Control been downloaded?
4,325 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Source Control last updated?
Version 3.1.1 came out on Oct 28, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is WP Source Control compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Source Control’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Source Control still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Source Control have?
No one has reviewed WP Source Control on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Source Control?
The plugins most like WP Source Control, by the tags they share, are Version Control for jQuery (5K+), Better Plugin Compatibility Control (4K+) and Companion Revision Manager (4K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.3K |
| Author | MMDeveloper |
| First released | Oct 13, 2012 |
| Version | 3.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 28, 2014 |
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