# Pending Posts Indicator

> Pending Posts Indicator has 10+ active installs and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Pending Posts Indicator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Will show a bubble in the left-hand admin menu of the number of posts pending review, if more than zero.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,508
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+38.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 6, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** gudlyf (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gudlyf/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pending-posts-indicator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,665 |
| [administration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/administration/) | >100 | 144 |
| [colaboration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/colaboration/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Editors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editors/) | #2 | 3 |
| [enhancement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/enhancement/) | #6 | 11 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| administration | >100 | 3,455 |
| colaboration | #3 | 3 |
| Editors | >100 | 10,000 |
| enhancement | >100 | 3,744 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Oct 12, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Oct 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Pending Posts Indicator safe to use in 2026?
Pending Posts Indicator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pending Posts Indicator?
Pending Posts Indicator is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,508 times since it launched in January 2009. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pending Posts Indicator work with WordPress 7.1?
Pending Posts Indicator is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Pending Posts Indicator last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on February 6, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Pending Posts Indicator?
Pending Posts Indicator is developed and maintained by gudlyf.

### What are the best alternatives to Pending Posts Indicator?
The most popular alternatives to Pending Posts Indicator are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pending-posts-indicator/ · Generated 2026-10-21 10:57 UTC by PageForge