Post Hierarchy
A handy Plugin that help you to set a post to child post of another post. which let you create a sub posts, numbered posts etc. Same as page, You can make any post a child post of another post and setup hierarchy. This…
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Post Hierarchy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Post Hierarchy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| hierarchy | >100 |
| post capabilities | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
About Post Hierarchy
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
A handy Plugin that help you to set a post to child post of another post. which let you create a sub posts, numbered posts etc.
Same as page, You can make any post a child post of another post and setup hierarchy. This plugin is developed by Codelab7
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or greater and PHP 7.0 or up required
Frequently asked questions
Permalink is not working. What should I do?
Go to Settings>Permalinks and update twice, and check.
Do child posts will be looped as other posts
Yes, for now. But in future releases we’ll provide the option to manage from admin panel
For developers
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FAQ
Post Hierarchy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Post Hierarchy free?
Yes. Post Hierarchy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Post Hierarchy safe to use in 2026?
Post Hierarchy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Post Hierarchy?
Post Hierarchy is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,280 times since it launched in January 2021. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does Post Hierarchy work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Hierarchy is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.21, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Post Hierarchy need?
Post Hierarchy requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Post Hierarchy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 27, 2021 (6 years ago).
Who makes Post Hierarchy?
Post Hierarchy is developed and maintained by Codelab7.
What are the best alternatives to Post Hierarchy?
The most popular alternatives to Post Hierarchy are Advanced Sidebar Menu (10K+ installs), Admin Menu Tree Page View (10K+ installs) and Category Checklist Tree (5K+ installs).
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