# Count Post Signs

> Count Post Signs has 10+ active installs and 171 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Count Post Signs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,756
- **Downloads (30 days):** 171 (+4.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 7, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Florian TIAR (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mista-flo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/count-post-signs/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,656 |
| [character](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/character/) | #4 | 7 |
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | >100 | 799 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 581 |
| [live](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live/) | #37 | 57 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| character | >100 | 5,175 |
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| live | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count Post Signs free?
Yes. Count Post Signs is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Count Post Signs safe to use in 2026?
Count Post Signs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Count Post Signs?
Count Post Signs is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,756 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 171 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Count Post Signs work with WordPress 7.1?
Count Post Signs is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Count Post Signs last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 7, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Count Post Signs?
Count Post Signs is developed and maintained by Florian TIAR.

### What are the best alternatives to Count Post Signs?
The most popular alternatives to Count Post Signs are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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