# Post Version Control

> Post Version Control has 10+ active installs and 30 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Post Version Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Posts can be grouped in many ways in WordPress but there is no direct version control system. This plugin offers a lightweight solution if you want version control for a group of posts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,524
- **Downloads (30 days):** 30 (+36.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 29, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.5.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Makis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/makesites/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-version-control/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [automatic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic/) | #64 | 98 |
| [revision](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/revision/) | #32 | 37 |
| [subversion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subversion/) | #2 | 4 |
| [svn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/svn/) | #4 | 8 |
| [version control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/version-control/) | #10 | 20 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| automatic | >100 | 10,000 |
| revision | >100 | 1,501 |
| subversion | #88 | 94 |
| svn | >100 | 939 |
| version control | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Autologin Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autologin-links/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Feb 24, 2021 | 40/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [OTF Regenerate Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otf-regenerate-thumbnails/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Category Posts in Custom Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-posts-in-custom-menu/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (43) | Aug 28, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 5 | [aapanel WP Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aapanel-wp-toolkit/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 29, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Auto Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-updates/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 21, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Automatic Responsive Tables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-responsive-tables/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 6, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Auto Update Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update-plugins/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 17, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [Idle User Logout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/idle-user-logout/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (18) | Aug 30, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [VA Social Buzz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/va-social-buzz/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 3, 2017 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Post Version Control safe to use in 2026?
Post Version Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Post Version Control?
Post Version Control is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,524 times since it launched in May 2008. It was downloaded 30 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post Version Control work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Version Control is officially tested up to WordPress 2.5.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Post Version Control last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 29, 2008 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Post Version Control?
Post Version Control is developed and maintained by Makis.

### What are the best alternatives to Post Version Control?
The most popular alternatives to Post Version Control are Autologin Links (7K+ installs), Easy Custom Auto Excerpt (6K+ installs) and OTF Regenerate Thumbnails (4K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-version-control/ · Generated 2026-10-08 21:29 UTC by PageForge