Series
Series is a plugin created to allow users to easily link posts together by using a WordPress taxonomy (like tags or categories) called “series”. It can be particularly useful if you write several posts spanning the same…
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Series shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Series stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| series | >100 |
| shortcodes | >100 |
| widgets | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 from 5 reviews
About Series
From the official readme · v2.0.1Description
Series is a plugin created to allow users to easily link posts together by using a WordPress taxonomy (like tags or categories) called “series”. It can be particularly useful if you write several posts spanning the same topic and want them tied together in some way that tags or categories doesn’t cover.
Professional Support
If you need professional plugin support from me, the plugin author, you can access the support forums at Theme Hybrid, which is a professional WordPress help/support site where I handle support for all my plugins and themes for a community of 75,000+ users (and growing).
Plugin Development
If you’re a theme author, plugin author, or just a code hobbyist, you can follow the development of this plugin on it’s GitHub repository.
Donations
Yes, I do accept donations. If you want to donate, you can do so from my donations page or grab me something from my Amazon Wish List.
I appreciate all donations, no matter the size. Further development of this plugin is not contingent on donations, but they are always a nice incentive.
Changelog
If upgrading from a version earlier than 0.2.0, be sure to check your widgets. You may need to reset them.
Please see the changelog.md file included with the plugin. Or, you can view the online change log.
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FAQ
Series: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Series free?
Yes. Series is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Series safe to use in 2026?
Series shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Series?
Series is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 47,254 times since it launched in June 2009. It was downloaded 222 times in the last 30 days.
Does Series work with WordPress 7.1?
Series is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.29, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Series need?
Series requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Series last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on December 17, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes Series?
Series is developed and maintained by Justin Tadlock.
What are the best alternatives to Series?
The most popular alternatives to Series are Issues and Series for Newsp… (2K+ installs), Advanced Sermons (1K+ installs) and WP Post Series (600+ installs).
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