# ID Archives

> ID Archives has <10 active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 32 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 16/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** ID Archives shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 1/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 16/100 on our health check.

**ID Archives displays WordPress post archives in a simple year and month based list that is easy to peruse, and style.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,316
- **Downloads (30 days):** 32 (+88.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 16/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4.2
- **Last updated:** May 12, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** indranil (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/indranil/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/id-archives/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/archives/) | >100 | 75 |
| [chronological](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chronological/) | >100 | 4 |
| [simple](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple/) | >100 | 177 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| archives | >100 | 5,970 |
| chronological | >100 | 190 |
| simple | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable Author Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-author-archives/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Aug 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Yearly Archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-yearly-archive/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Aug 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Posts/Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-posts-per-page/) | 3K+ | — | Jul 18, 2012 | 28/100 |
| 4 | [Collapsing Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/collapsing-archives/) | 3K+ | 4.1/5 (21) | Feb 12, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 5 | [Ultimate Noindex Nofollow Tool II](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-noindex-nofollow-tool-ii/) | 3K+ | 3.1/5 (8) | Feb 20, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Sitekit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sitekit/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 15, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 7 | [Expanding Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/expanding-archives/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (6) | Aug 30, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [Compact Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compact-archives/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (9) | Feb 16, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [Tainacan](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tainacan/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (12) | Oct 20, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 10 | [Post Type Archive Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-type-archive-descriptions/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 20, 2023 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ID Archives free?
Yes. ID Archives is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is ID Archives safe to use in 2026?
ID Archives shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 1/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 16/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ID Archives?
ID Archives is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,316 times since it launched in May 2013. It was downloaded 32 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ID Archives work with WordPress 7.1?
ID Archives is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was ID Archives last updated?
The latest version, 0.4.2, was released on May 12, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes ID Archives?
ID Archives is developed and maintained by indranil.

### What are the best alternatives to ID Archives?
The most popular alternatives to ID Archives are Disable Author Archives (10K+ installs), Simple Yearly Archive (6K+ installs) and Advanced Posts/Page (3K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/id-archives/ · Generated 2026-10-21 02:10 UTC by PageForge