ID Archives
ID Archives displays WordPress post archives in a simple year and month based list that is easy to peruse, and style.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ID Archives stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| archives | >100 |
| chronological | >100 |
| simple | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 1 reviews
About ID Archives
From the official readme · v0.4.2Description
ID Archives displays WordPress post archives in a simple year and month based list that is easy to peruse, and style.
Use <?php echo id_archives(); ?> in the templates or [id-archives] shortcode within the post.
The HTML structure the plugin puts out is available here. Go ahead and style it with CSS as necessary.
For feature requests, please email indranild@gmail.com.
I can be found (hardly) blogging at Paperboat
TODO
- Expand archive listing to custom post types.
- Maybe an admin page for markup editing.
- Options – date based filters etc.
Installation
Installing and getting started with this plugin could not be easier!
- Upload the
id-archivesfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Either place
<?php echo id_archives(); ?>in your template file, or use the[id-archives]shortcode.
For developers
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FAQ
ID Archives: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
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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