CC Devs
Have you ever built a site for a client and your email address gets set as the admin email, then lost access to the site but continue to receive their admin emails until the end of time? Me, too!
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CC Devs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where CC Devs stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| developers | >100 |
| >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About CC Devs
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
Have you ever built a site for a client and your email address gets set as the admin email, then lost access to the site but continue to receive their admin emails until the end of time? Me, too!
The CC Devs plugin adds a field to the General settings page where you can add a comma separated list of emails who should receive copies of admin emails for testing. The dev’s version of the emails will include a link allowing them to unsubscribe from the site’s emails.
Installation
- Upload
ccdevsto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- On the
Settings -> Generalpage, add a comma separated list of email addresses to recieve copies of admin emails
or
- Go to
Plugins->Add Newand search for CC Devs - Click
Install Now - On the
Settings -> Generalpage, add a comma separated list of email addresses to recieve copies of admin emails
Frequently asked questions
How does it work?
On the Settings -> General page, add a comma separated list of email addresses to the Dev Emails field. Then, any time the website sends an email to the site admin, the devs will be sent a copy of the email with a unique link that will allow them to unsubscribe from receiving future emails.
Changelog
1.0.4
- Cleanup syntax
- Replace DAYS_IN_SECONDS constant with DAY_IN_SECONDS
1.0.3
- Clean up syntax
- Removed functions file, moved all functions to main file
1.0.2
- Cleaned up an undefined index.
1.0.1
- Of course we pushed the first version live with a fatal php error. Fixed.
1.0
- Initial launch, just in time for Plugin-A-Palooza at WordCamp Orange County 2015
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FAQ
CC Devs: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is CC Devs free?
Yes. CC Devs is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is CC Devs safe to use in 2026?
CC Devs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use CC Devs?
CC Devs is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,789 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.
Does CC Devs work with WordPress 7.1?
CC Devs 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 CC Devs last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on March 7, 2023 (4 years ago).
Who makes CC Devs?
CC Devs is developed and maintained by John Hawkins.
What are the best alternatives to CC Devs?
The most popular alternatives to CC Devs are Hide products count (300+ installs), WP Utility Script Runner (80+ installs) and Admin Page Framework (70+ installs).
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