# Monthchunks

> Monthchunks has 80+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 92 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 47/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Monthchunks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

**Concisely display monthly archives by year with links to each month.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 4,300
- **Downloads (30 days):** 92 (+76.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 47/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 3.1.2
- **Last updated:** Jan 4, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Justin Watt (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/justincwatt/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/monthchunks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/archive/) | #46 | 159 |
| [archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/archives/) | #36 | 74 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 489 |
| [template tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template-tag/) | #2 | 4 |
| [wp_get_archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp_get_archives/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| archive | >100 | 5,775 |
| archives | >100 | 5,775 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| template tag | >100 | 6,087 |
| wp_get_archives | #2 | 19 |

## Version adoption

- 3.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Jetpack VaultPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vaultpress/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (72) | Apr 10, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 2 | [Zippy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zippy/) | 8K+ | 4.6/5 (16) | Sep 30, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Posts List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-list/) | 7K+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Jun 6, 2013 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Yearly Archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-yearly-archive/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Aug 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Archive Content with Archived Post Status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/archived-post-status/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (36) | Feb 17, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [Advanced Posts/Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-posts-per-page/) | 3K+ | — | Jul 18, 2012 | 28/100 |
| 8 | [JS Archive List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-archive-list-widget/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (45) | Apr 3, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 9 | [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 |
| 10 | [Sitekit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sitekit/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 15, 2025 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Monthchunks safe to use in 2026?
Monthchunks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Monthchunks?
Monthchunks is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,300 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Monthchunks work with WordPress 7.1?
Monthchunks is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Monthchunks last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.2, was released on January 4, 2026 (9 months ago).

### Who makes Monthchunks?
Monthchunks is developed and maintained by Justin Watt.

### What are the best alternatives to Monthchunks?
The most popular alternatives to Monthchunks are Jetpack VaultPress (10K+ installs), Zippy (8K+ installs) and Posts List (7K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/monthchunks/ · Generated 2026-10-09 19:54 UTC by PageForge