Zone Manager (Zoninator)
v0.11.0by Automattic · updated 6 months ago
Content curation made easy! Create "zones" then add and order your content!
- Rank
- #4,793
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,340
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 137.8K
- 137,775 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Zone Manager (Zoninator) at a glance
Zone Manager (Zoninator) is a WordPress plugin by Automattic with 2K+ active installs, the #4,793 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 102 times, 26% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.11.0 came out on Apr 25, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “zones”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats2K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Zone Manager (Zoninator) |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 187 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 176 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 59 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 109 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 165 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 133 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 133 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 59 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 181 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,342 · +0.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,342 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,340 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,337 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,342 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,357 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,341 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,346 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,338 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,338 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,327 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,326 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,331 |
Rank over time
#4,793 · up 20 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,793 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,794 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,786 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,783 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,782 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,776 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,784 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,781 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,784 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,788 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,803 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,808 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,805 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,813 |
Growth %
Average +0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.64% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.68% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.47% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.21% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4808 → #4783
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.850%
- v0.1025%
- v0.1120%
- Other4.6%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.11.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Apr 8, 2011
- Last updated
- Apr 25, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Zone Manager (Zoninator)
How many websites use Zone Manager (Zoninator)?
Zone Manager (Zoninator) 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 #4,793 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Zone Manager (Zoninator) been downloaded?
137,775 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 102 times. See download stats
When was Zone Manager (Zoninator) last updated?
Version 0.11.0 came out on Apr 25, 2026 (6 months ago). See every release
Is Zone Manager (Zoninator) compatible with the latest WordPress?
Zone Manager (Zoninator)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.
Does Zone Manager (Zoninator) have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Zone Manager (Zoninator). See its security record
Is Zone Manager (Zoninator) still maintained?
Its last release was 6 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Zone Manager (Zoninator) have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Zone Manager (Zoninator)?
The plugins most like Zone Manager (Zoninator), by the tags they share, are Post Types Order (600K+), Intuitive Custom Post Order (400K+) and Simple Custom Post Order (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,340 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 137.8K |
| Author | Automattic |
| First released | Apr 8, 2011 |
| Version | 0.11.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Apr 25, 2026 |
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