cbnet Different Posts Per Page
This plugin will allow you to customize the number of posts, orderby, and order parameters for all index page contexts, including the blog posts index, search index, and all archive indexes (category, tag, taxonomy…
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cbnet Different Posts Per Page shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where cbnet Different Posts Per P… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cbnet | #3 |
| order | >100 |
| orderby | >100 |
| posts_per_page | >100 |
| pre_get_posts | #74 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 3 reviews
About cbnet Different Posts Per Page
From the official readme · v2.2Description
This plugin will allow you to customize the number of posts, orderby, and order parameters for all index page contexts, including the blog posts index, search index, and all archive indexes (category, tag, taxonomy, author, date, archive). Orderby settings support all values relevant to archive index pages, including none, ID, author, title, name, date, modified, rand, and comment_count. Order settings support ASC and DESC.
Note: Plugin settings can be configured via Dashboard -> Settings -> Reading.
Installation
Manual installation:
- Upload the
cbnet-different-posts-per-pagefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory
Installation using “Add New Plugin”
- From your Admin UI (Dashboard), use the menu to select Plugins -> Add New
- Search for ‘cbnet Different Posts Per Page’
- Click the ‘Install’ button to open the plugin’s repository listing
- Click the ‘Install’ button
Activiation and Use
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- From your Admin UI (Dashboard), use the menu to select Options -> Reading
- Configure settings, and save
Changelog
Maintenance Release. Made Plugin translation-ready
2.2
- Maintenance Release
- Made Plugin translation-ready
2.1.1
- Bugfix
- Stop Plugin from stomping on Widget Posts Widget query
2.1
- Bugfix
- Fixed issue with incorrect user capability for settings page
- Enhancement
- Moved Plugin settings to Settings -> Reading
2.0.1
- Bugfix
** Replace deprecated is_taxonomy() with is_tax()
2.0
- Major Revision
- Plugin completely rewritten:
- Settings API support
- Implement settings via pre_get_posts
- Made Plugin parameters filterable
- Removed all cruft code
- WARNING: Old settings will not be retained
1.8.1
- Readme.txt update
- Updated Donate Link in readme.txt
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FAQ
cbnet Different Posts Per Page: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is cbnet Different Posts Per Page free?
Yes. cbnet Different Posts Per Page is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is cbnet Different Posts Per Page safe to use in 2026?
cbnet Different Posts Per Page shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
How many websites use cbnet Different Posts Per Page?
cbnet Different Posts Per Page is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 29,609 times since it launched in January 2010. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does cbnet Different Posts Per Page work with WordPress 7.1?
cbnet Different Posts Per Page is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was cbnet Different Posts Per Page last updated?
The latest version, 2.2, was released on April 13, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes cbnet Different Posts Per Page?
cbnet Different Posts Per Page is developed and maintained by Chip Bennett.
What are the best alternatives to cbnet Different Posts Per Page?
The most popular alternatives to cbnet Different Posts Per Page are cbnet Ping Optimizer (1K+ installs), cbnet Multi Author Comment… (1K+ installs) and cbnet Favicon (200+ installs).
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