# Templates for Posts

> Templates for Posts has 10+ active installs and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Templates for Posts 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.

**In WordPress you can set individual templates for pages, which allows you to easily include additional functionality. Unfortunately this feature is not available for posts. Here is where this plugin comes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,212
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+21.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 1, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nikolay Bachiyski (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nbachiyski/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/templates-for-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,119 |
| [template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template/) | >100 | 185 |
| [templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/templates/) | #91 | 141 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| template | >100 | 10,000 |
| templates | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Duplicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-duplicator/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (80) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Header and Footer Scripts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-and-footer-scripts/) | 200K+ | 4.6/5 (58) | Feb 1, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [Post Type Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-type-switcher/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (254) | Mar 24, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Revision Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revision-control/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (36) | Apr 1, 2018 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Reveal IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reveal-ids-for-wp-admin-25/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (61) | Aug 15, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [Themify Portfolio Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themify-portfolio-post/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 5, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 9 | [WP Admin UI Customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-ui-customize/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Nov 20, 2024 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Templates for Posts safe to use in 2026?
Templates for Posts 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 Templates for Posts?
Templates for Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,212 times since it launched in February 2009. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Templates for Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Templates for Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Templates for Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 1, 2009 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Templates for Posts?
Templates for Posts is developed and maintained by Nikolay Bachiyski.

### What are the best alternatives to Templates for Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Templates for Posts are Post Duplicator (200K+ installs), Header and Footer Scripts (200K+ installs) and Post Type Switcher (200K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/templates-for-posts/ · Generated 2026-10-13 11:55 UTC by PageForge