# Archive Control

> Archive Control has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews and 1.5K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Archive Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**A quick easy way to customize archive pages (or pages with lists of posts like custom post types, categories, tags, or custom taxonomy terms). You can add editable content before or after the list, you can add a…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 30,827
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,468 (-14.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 11 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.4
- **Last updated:** Nov 30, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.14
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mike Gillihan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mikegillihan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/archive-control/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/archive/) | #15 | 155 |
| [archive page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/archive-page/) | #2 | 7 |
| [archive template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/archive-template/) | #1 | 3 |
| [custom post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-type/) | #20 | 269 |
| [post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-type/) | #11 | 92 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| archive | >100 | 5,596 |
| archive page | >100 | 4,954 |
| archive template | >100 | 2,299 |
| custom post type | >100 | 10,000 |
| post type | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Jetpack VaultPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vaultpress/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (72) | Apr 10, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 2 | [Zippy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zippy/) | 8K+ | 4.6/5 (16) | Sep 30, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 3 | [Posts List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-list/) | 7K+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Jun 6, 2013 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Yearly Archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-yearly-archive/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Aug 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Archive Content with Archived Post Status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/archived-post-status/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (36) | Feb 17, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [Advanced Posts/Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-posts-per-page/) | 3K+ | — | Jul 18, 2012 | 28/100 |
| 8 | [JS Archive List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-archive-list-widget/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (45) | Apr 3, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [Sitekit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sitekit/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 15, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 10 | [Ultimate Noindex Nofollow Tool II](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-noindex-nofollow-tool-ii/) | 3K+ | 3.1/5 (8) | Feb 20, 2024 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archive Control free?
Yes. Archive Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Archive Control safe to use in 2026?
Archive Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Archive Control?
Archive Control is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 30,827 times since it launched in September 2016. It was downloaded 1,468 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Archive Control work with WordPress 7.1?
Archive Control is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.14, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Archive Control last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.4, was released on November 30, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Archive Control?
Archive Control is developed and maintained by Mike Gillihan.

### What are the best alternatives to Archive Control?
The most popular alternatives to Archive Control are Jetpack VaultPress (10K+ installs), Zippy (8K+ installs) and Posts List (7K+ installs).


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