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WPEssential

v3.0.0

by WPEssential · updated 1 day ago

Create custom post types and taxonomies without code. Visual builder for labels, permalinks, REST API, archives, block templates and more.

cptcustom post typescustom taxonomypost typestaxonomy
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Rank
#32,903
Up220 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 16
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
2.1K
2,096 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

WPEssential at a glance

WPEssential is a WordPress plugin by WPEssential with 10+ active installs, the #32,903 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 3.0.0 came out on Nov 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 34 plugins tagged “custom taxonomy”, it ranks #19. It was first released in 2020.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

54 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WPEssential Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.0246Oct 9Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 28Nov 1Nov 6Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateWPEssential
Nov 6, 20263
Nov 5, 20262
Nov 4, 20263
Nov 3, 20262
Nov 2, 20263
Nov 1, 20265
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 16 · -5.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.151617Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Nov 7, 2026: New short description · Tags changed · Tested up to 7.1.4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202616
Nov 7, 202616
Nov 5, 202616
Nov 4, 202615
Nov 3, 202615
Nov 2, 202616
Nov 1, 202616
Oct 31, 202616
Oct 30, 202616
Oct 29, 202616
Oct 28, 202616
Oct 27, 202617

Rank over time

#32,903 · up 137 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 9 days across 1 series.#33K#34KOct 27Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 7, 2026: New short description · Tags changed · Tested up to 7.1.4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 7, 2026#32,903
Nov 6, 2026#33,123
Nov 5, 2026#33,032
Nov 4, 2026#34,665
Nov 3, 2026#34,341
Nov 1, 2026#33,134
Oct 31, 2026#33,112
Oct 30, 2026#32,563
Oct 27, 2026#33,040

Growth %

Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+6.67%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-6.25%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-5.88%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Nov 7, 2026: New short description · Tags changed · Tested up to 7.1.4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

Search rankings

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Change log

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  1. Judged on Nov 14, 2026
    • New short description

      Create custom post types and taxonomies without code. Visual builder for labels, permalinks, REST API, archives, block templates and more.

      Before

      WPEssential is a flexible extension of WordPress. It is open-source and themes also page builder solution in WordPress. Create any theme, anywhere and …

    • Tags + cpt+ custom post types+ custom taxonomy+ post types+ taxonomyelementorlanding pagelayer sliderrevolutation sliderwoocommerce
    • Tested up to 6.5.14 → 7.1.4
    • Released 3.0.0 (was 2.0)
  2. Downloads +50%
    • Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.0100%

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
3.0.0
Requires WordPress
6.9
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
8.2
First released
Oct 29, 2020
Last updated
Nov 7, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
…

Questions about WPEssential

How many websites use WPEssential?

WPEssential 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 #32,903 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WPEssential been downloaded?

2,096 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was WPEssential last updated?

Version 3.0.0 came out on Nov 7, 2026 (1 day ago).

Is WPEssential compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Is WPEssential still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 1 day ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WPEssential have?

No one has reviewed WPEssential on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to WPEssential?

The plugins most like WPEssential, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Type Maker (6K+), Essential Content Types (20K+) and Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types (10K+). Compare all alternatives

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WPEssential
Estimated installs≈ 16
Reported installs10+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads2.1K
AuthorWPEssential
First releasedOct 29, 2020
Version3.0.0
Requires WP6.9
Requires PHP8.2
Last updatedNov 7, 2026

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