Post Edit Phases
This plugin allows you to keep track of the status of your posts as you work through each phase of creating them.
Use with caution
Post Edit Phases works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Where Post Edit Phases stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| organize | >100 |
| phases | #30 |
| process | >100 |
About Post Edit Phases
From the official readme · v1.2.0Description
This plugin allows you to keep track of the status of your posts as you work through each phase of creating them.
Why Use Phases?
Phases helps you stay organized as you progress through the steps of creating your posts. The steps from start to finish may differ, but Phases lets you keep track of your progress at a glance.
By default, phases comes with To Do, Doing Done phases, but you can change this to suit your needs. For instance, if you’re entering content, maybe you want a Not Started, Rough Draft, Edited, and Approved phases for your posts; or, if you’re testing a site, maybe you want Untested, QA, QC, Final phases. The phases you choose are up to you!
You can also enable notes to keep track of why a post is in a particular phase. For instance, you could have a phase called Blocked and list the reasons each post is blocked, like “blocked because missing hero image, missing author bio, missing accurate pricing” and so forth.
Inspired by Mark Posts.
Installation
- Upload “phases” to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory.
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
Changelog
1.2.0
- Switch from legacy jQuery to pure JavaScript.
- Warn users if they attempt to leave a post without saving changes.
1.0.6
- Updated WordPress version compatibility.
1.0.5
- Fixed issue with bulk/quick edits overriding phases when no phase is selected.
1.0.4
- Add settings link to plugins page.
- Removed unnecessary styling of Screen Options label.
- Updated WordPress version compatibility.
1.0.3
- Updated WordPress version compatibility.
1.0.2
- Fixed race condition on some servers preventing default terms being set.
- Fix PHP error when no terms exist.
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FAQ
Post Edit Phases: quick answers
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is Post Edit Phases free?
Yes. Post Edit Phases is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Post Edit Phases safe to use in 2026?
Post Edit Phases works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Post Edit Phases?
Post Edit Phases is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,667 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.
Does Post Edit Phases work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Edit Phases is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Post Edit Phases last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on July 20, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Post Edit Phases?
Post Edit Phases is developed and maintained by thinkaquamarine.
What are the best alternatives to Post Edit Phases?
The most popular alternatives to Post Edit Phases are Custom Upload Dir (5K+ installs), WP Post Series (600+ installs) and Admin Starred Posts (400+ installs).
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