Collapsed Archives
This plugin adds a widget to display archive links using purely CSS-based collapsing; no JavaScript is used.
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Collapsed Archives shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (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 Collapsed Archives stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| archives | >100 |
| collapsed | #83 |
| collapsing | #65 |
| css | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews
About Collapsed Archives
From the official readme · v1.6Description
This plugin adds a widget to display archive links using purely CSS-based collapsing; no JavaScript is used.
Options
- Post counts can optionally be displayed next to the archive links
- Choice of either +/- or arrows to indicate expansion
- Option to never automatically expand list for current post / year
- Choice between displaying archive links in reverse chronological order or chronological order
- Decades can be collapsed
1.6 (2021-04-03)
- Added support for collapsing decades (thanks to @PHil-PlainTech)
1.5 (2019-05-05)
- Fix for warning message in logs
1.4 (2019-04-12)
- Fixed bug for sites without posts
1.3 (2019-01-16)
- Fixed deprecation warning in PHP 7.2
1.2 (2018-07-09)
- Added option for never automatically expanding list for current post / year
- Fixed issue with wrong year being expanded
1.1 (2015-02-09)
- Improved theme support
1.0 (2014-12-30)
- Initial release
Installation
For a new installation of the plugin:
- Download the zipped plugin file to your local machine
- Unzip the file
- Upload the “collapsed-archives” folder to your “/wp-content/plugins/” directory
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress
- Add and configure the widget
If you have already installed this plugin:
- Deactivate the plugin
- Download the latest files
- Follow the new installation steps
Changelog
1.6 (2021-04-03)
- Added support for collapsing decades (thanks to @PHil-PlainTech)
1.5 (2019-05-05)
- Fix for warning message in logs
1.4 (2019-04-12)
- Fixed bug for sites without posts
1.3 (2019-01-16)
- Fixed deprecation warning in PHP 7.2
1.2 (2018-07-09)
- Added option for never automatically expanding list for current post / year
- Fixed issue with wrong year being expanded
1.1 (2015-02-09)
- Improved theme support
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FAQ
Collapsed Archives: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Collapsed Archives free?
Yes. Collapsed Archives is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Collapsed Archives safe to use in 2026?
Collapsed Archives shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Collapsed Archives?
Collapsed Archives is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,190 times since it launched in December 2014. It was downloaded 151 times in the last 30 days.
Does Collapsed Archives work with WordPress 7.1?
Collapsed Archives is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Collapsed Archives last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on April 3, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Collapsed Archives?
Collapsed Archives is developed and maintained by Matthew Petroff.
What are the best alternatives to Collapsed Archives?
The most popular alternatives to Collapsed Archives are Disable Author Archives (10K+ installs), Simple Yearly Archive (6K+ installs) and Advanced Posts/Page (3K+ installs).
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