Custom Functions Starter Kit by DraftPress
The Custom Functions Starter kit by https://draftpress.com offers over a dozen easy to use fixes and functions for your WordPress site.
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Custom Functions Starter Kit by… 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 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Where Custom Functions Starter Ki… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| code | >100 |
| custom | >100 |
| functions | >100 |
| functions.php | >100 |
| tricks | >100 |
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★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Custom Functions Starter Kit by DraftPr…
From the official readme · v2.1.7Description
The Custom Functions Starter kit by https://draftpress.com offers over a dozen easy to use fixes and functions for your WordPress site.
Checkbox Functions
Built for ease of use, the plugin features individual functions activated by simple checkboxes on the Tools > Custom Functions page.
Hide WordPress Version & Meta Data
Prevent hackers from discovering your WP version number.
Hide WordPress Login Errors
Prevent users from seeing the default WP login errors, which may lead to hackers guessing registered usernames.
Check for “Admin” Security Vulnerability
Check WP for the username “admin” (an easy target for hackers) and notifies the site owner.
Disable WordPress Automatic Updates
Disable WP from automatically updating the core files.
Disable Theme and Plugin Editors
Remove the theme and plugin editor from all users, limiting hackers (or users) from damaging your site if they gain access.
Show WordPress Update Notification to Admins Only
Remove the “WordPress Update” notification from non-admin users.
Display the Featured Image on the “All Posts” Admin Screen
Add a column in the “All Posts” admin screen that will display the featured image of the post.
Disable Post Revisions
Save room in your database by disabling post revisions (except one autosave.)
Include Featured Image in RSS Feed
Add the featured image to the RSS feed.
Disable Self-Pinging
Prevent WordPress from sending and showing a ping to your site from your site.
Allow Contributors to Upload Photos
Give the user role “contributor” permission to upload images.
Restrict Authors to View Only Their Own Posts
Prevent authors from viewing any content besides their own.
Hide Admin Bar from Non-Admins
Hide the WP admin bar from all users except administrators.
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Installation
You can install the Custom Functions Starter Kit plugin from your WordPress Dashboard or manually via FTP.
From WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to ‘Plugins -> Add New’ from your WordPress dashboard.
- Search for
Custom Functions Starter Kitand install it. - Activate the plugin from Plugins menu.
- Configure the plugin’s settings (see instructions for shortcode and php template tags)
- Add any widget to your widget zone from Appearance -> Widgets and configure the widget options.
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin file:
custom-functions-starter-kit.zip - Unzip the file
- Upload the
custom-functions-starter-kit.zipfolder to your/wp-content/pluginsdirectory (do not rename the folder) - Activate the plugin from Plugins menu.
- Configure the plugin’s settings (see instructions for shortcode and php template tags)
- Add any widget to your widget zone from ‘Appearance -> Widgets’ and configure the widget options.
Changelog
2.1.7
2022-06-08
* Updated and Tested to make compatible with WordPress 6.0.1
2.1.6
2021-15-09
* Updated to make compatible with WordPress 5.8.1
2.1.5
2021-14-05
* FIXED: Hide WordPress Version & Meta Data functionality
* Updated to make compatible with WordPress 5.7.2
2.1.4
2020-28-12
* Updated to make compatible with WordPress 5.6
2.1.3
2020-27-05
* Updated to make compatible with WordPress 5.5.1
2.1.2
2020-27-05
* Updated to make compatible with WordPress 5.4.1
* Added: DraftPress as a contributor= 2.1.1 = 2019-09-05
* Updated to make compatible with WordPress 5.2.3
* FIXED: Warnings & Notices
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Is Custom Functions Starter Kit by… free?
Yes. Custom Functions Starter Kit by… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Functions Starter Kit by… safe to use in 2026?
Custom Functions Starter Kit by… 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 Custom Functions Starter Kit by…?
Custom Functions Starter Kit by… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,455 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Functions Starter Kit by… work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Functions Starter Kit by… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Custom Functions Starter Kit by… last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.7, was released on August 5, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Custom Functions Starter Kit by…?
Custom Functions Starter Kit by… is developed and maintained by WPMonty.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Functions Starter Kit by…?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Functions Starter Kit by… are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Head & Footer Code (100K+ installs).
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