MatCMS
This plugin adds to WordPress some utilities for developers.
Use with caution
MatCMS works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where MatCMS stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| developers | >100 |
| matcms | #1 |
About MatCMS
From the official readme · v1.8.0Description
MatCMS adds to WordPress some utilities for developers: it registers more scripts and stylesheets handlers, add useful functions for posts and themes, and much more.
Installation
- Upload
matcmsdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Where I can find the italian support?
Here!
Changelog
Use "bootstrap-lightbox-init-images" instead of "bootstrap-lightbox" to auto-initialize the lightbox to images.
1.8.0
- Added the block to embed Instagram posts.
1.7.0
- Added
\MatCMS\Post::checkBootstrapPasswordFormmethod to be used asthe_password_formfilter to print the password form with Bootstrap CSS classes. - Updated Bootstrap Lightbox to latest version of 1.2.
1.6.1
- Fixed \MatCMS\Theme::printBootstrapTable to print responsive tables.
1.6.0
- Added \MatCMS\Theme::printBootstrapTable to print tables with Bootstrap CSS classes.
1.5.0
- Added \MatCMS\Theme::checkBootstrapPagination and \MatCMS\Theme::setBootstrapPagination to print the pagination with Bootstrap CSS classes.
1.4.0
- Added the redirect for 404 Not Found errors. Use \MatCMS\redirect404()
For developers
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MatCMS: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is MatCMS free?
Yes. MatCMS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is MatCMS safe to use in 2026?
MatCMS works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use MatCMS?
MatCMS is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,925 times since it launched in January 2022. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does MatCMS work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested MatCMS up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.0 or newer.
What PHP version does MatCMS need?
MatCMS requires PHP 7.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was MatCMS last updated?
The latest version, 1.8.0, was released on August 22, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes MatCMS?
MatCMS is developed and maintained by matmattia.
What are the best alternatives to MatCMS?
The most popular alternatives to MatCMS are Hide products count (300+ installs), WP Utility Script Runner (80+ installs) and Admin Page Framework (70+ installs).
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