# Astro Hide Unpublished Post Types From Menu

> Astro Hide Unpublished Post Types… has <10 active installs and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Hides from menus all post_types that have a status other than published.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,638
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (-60.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Aug 28, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alian Schiavoncini (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alian/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/astro-hide-unpublished-post-types-from-menu/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide/) | >100 | 188 |
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 528 |
| [menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menus/) | #94 | 102 |
| [post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-types/) | #44 | 57 |
| [unpublished](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unpublished/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hide | >100 | 9,837 |
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |
| menus | >100 | 2,722 |
| post types | >100 | 10,000 |
| unpublished | #19 | 417 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (93) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [If Menu – Visibility control for Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/if-menu/) | 50K+ | 4.1/5 (130) | Dec 5, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 3 | [WP Hide & Security Enhancer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-security-enhancer/) | 50K+ | 4.3/5 (275) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Dynamic Visibility for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-visibility-for-elementor/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (89) | Sep 8, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Hide Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-admin-bar/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (30) | Nov 4, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Hide Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/whp-hide-posts/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (22) | Jul 30, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Hide Shipping Method For WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-shipping-method-for-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (25) | Sep 22, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 9 | [Hide Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-featured-image/) | 10K+ | 3.6/5 (81) | May 28, 2018 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [Hide Categories and Products for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-categories-products-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (29) | Oct 1, 2026 | 75/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ… free?
Yes. Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ… safe to use in 2026?
Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ…?
Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,638 times since it launched in July 2024. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ… up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ… need?
Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on August 28, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ…?
Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ… is developed and maintained by Alian Schiavoncini.

### What are the best alternatives to Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ…?
The most popular alternatives to Astro Hide Unpublished Post Typ… are Email Encoder (90K+ installs), If Menu (50K+ installs) and WP Hide & Security Enhancer (50K+ installs).


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