# Obvious Post States

> Obvious Post States has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Obvious Post States shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Obvious Post States does what its name implies: makes the post states of your Posts and Pages stand out.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,888
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+60.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 23, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ryansommers (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ryansommers/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/obvious-post-states/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [drafts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/drafts/) | #12 | 28 |
| [password-protected](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/password-protected/) | #7 | 10 |
| [pending](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pending/) | #9 | 14 |
| [post state](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-state/) | #1 | 1 |
| [sticky](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sticky/) | #43 | 76 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| drafts | >100 | 3,530 |
| password-protected | >100 | 1,584 |
| pending | >100 | 2,888 |
| post state | >100 | 4,343 |
| sticky | >100 | 1,836 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Public Post Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/public-post-preview/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (79) | Jun 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Share a Draft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shareadraft/) | 3K+ | 3.7/5 (11) | Oct 7, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [WP-DraftsForFriends](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-draftsforfriends/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 1, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [Hide Drafts in Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-drafts-in-menus/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 18, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 5 | [Quick Drafts Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-drafts-access/) | 400+ | 5/5 (7) | Apr 14, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 6 | [Auto Publish Drafts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-publish-drafts/) | 200+ | — | Feb 2, 2022 | 26/100 |
| 7 | [Controlled Draft Publisher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/controlled-draft-publisher/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [Post Status Menu Items](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-status-menu-items/) | 100+ | 5/5 (6) | Dec 5, 2018 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Draft Notify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/draft-notify/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 5, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [AiM Blog Engine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aim-blog-engine/) | 40+ | — | Sep 22, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Obvious Post States safe to use in 2026?
Obvious Post States shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Obvious Post States?
Obvious Post States is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,888 times since it launched in September 2014. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Obvious Post States work with WordPress 7.1?
Obvious Post States is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Obvious Post States last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on August 23, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Obvious Post States?
Obvious Post States is developed and maintained by ryansommers.

### What are the best alternatives to Obvious Post States?
The most popular alternatives to Obvious Post States are Public Post Preview (100K+ installs), Share a Draft (3K+ installs) and WP-DraftsForFriends (1K+ installs).


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