# WP Branches For Post

> WP Branches For Post has 50+ active installs and 250 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** WP Branches For Post is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**Create a safe working branch for published WordPress content, review exactly what changed, and merge it back without replacing the public post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 2,069
- **Downloads (30 days):** 250 (+273.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 8.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hao Kexin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/haokexin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-branches-for-post/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [editorial workflow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editorial-workflow/) | #3 | 36 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,291 |
| [post branch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-branch/) | #1 | 1 |
| [revision](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/revision/) | #19 | 37 |
| [staging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/staging/) | #16 | 88 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| editorial workflow | #53 | 363 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,773 |
| post branch | #10 | 380 |
| revision | >100 | 1,429 |
| staging | >100 | 1,440 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Oasis Workflow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/oasis-workflow/) | 600+ | 4.8/5 (51) | Sep 23, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [GuestDock — Guest Post Management, Contributor Sandbox, Editorial Workflow & Content Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guestdock/) | 60+ | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 4 | [EuroNur Editorial Markers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/euronur-editorial-markers/) | 20+ | — | Aug 30, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 5 | [ETBS Edit Conflict Guard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/etbs-edit-conflict-guard/) | <10 | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Keytomic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/keytomic/) | 10+ | — | May 15, 2026 | 44/100 |
| 7 | [WPNakama – Editorial Workflow & Content Planning for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpnakama/) | 10+ | — | Aug 11, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 8 | [Content Reminder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-reminder/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 27, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 9 | [Content Flow Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-flow-manager/) | <10 | — | Feb 7, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Tidy Content Planner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tidy-content-planner/) | <10 | — | Aug 6, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 11 | [NexPilot – Content Freshness & Review Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nexpilot-content-assistant/) | <10 | — | Aug 10, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Branches For Post free?
Yes. WP Branches For Post is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Branches For Post safe to use in 2026?
WP Branches For Post is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Branches For Post?
WP Branches For Post is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,069 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 250 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Branches For Post work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP Branches For Post up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does WP Branches For Post need?
WP Branches For Post requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Branches For Post last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on September 23, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes WP Branches For Post?
WP Branches For Post is developed and maintained by Hao Kexin.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Branches For Post?
The most popular alternatives to WP Branches For Post are Oasis Workflow (600+ installs), GuestDock (60+ installs) and EuroNur Editorial Markers (20+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-branches-for-post/ · Generated 2026-10-01 02:12 UTC by PageForge