WP Source Control
WP Source Control is a WordPress plugin that allows you to source control your theme directory and your posts/pages. You can even see how your theme has changed since your last commit using the diff function.
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WP Source Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (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 WP Source Control stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| backup | >100 |
| control | >100 |
| source | >100 |
| source control | >100 |
| templates | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Source Control
From the official readme · v3.1.1Description
WP Source Control is a WordPress plugin that allows you to source control your theme directory and your posts/pages. You can even see how your theme has changed since your last commit using the diff function.
Please note that this plugin only works on UNIX/Linux OS. Unfortunately it doesn’t work with WAMP.
Built by The Marketing Mix Perth: http://www.marketingmix.com.au
Installation
1) Install WordPress 4.0 or higher
2) Download the latest from:
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-source-control
3) Login to WordPress admin, click on Plugins / Add New / Upload, then upload the zip file you just downloaded.
4) Activate the plugin.
Built by The Marketing Mix Perth: http://www.marketingmix.com.au
Changelog
After upgrading make sure that you reactivate the plugin. Do not hit the upgrade button until you have fully understood these instructions: Make sure you backup the entire file directory of your site as well as the database. Version 2 is drastically different. Inside the wp-source-control plugin directory, you will find directories starting with version_... etc These directories need to be copied into this directory /root/wp-content/source_control /root is the root directory of your website. Once you've done this, it should be safe to upgrade.= 3.1.1 = Another attempt to fix security vulnerability.
3.1.1
- Another attempt to fix security vulnerability.
3.1.0
- Fixed a security vulnerability.
3.0.0
- Removed Tom M8te dependency.
2.4.0
- Updated the dependency checker and made it better to use.
2.3.3
- Sometimes the server is a little slow saving the snapshot of the template and that broke the code that decided which files have recently been changed. I’ve also changed it so on the diff page, the code scrolls to the first change on the file.
2.3.2
- Small bug fix with dependency check.
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FAQ
WP Source Control: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is WP Source Control free?
Yes. WP Source Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Source Control safe to use in 2026?
WP Source Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Source Control?
WP Source Control is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,247 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Source Control work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Source Control is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Source Control last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.1, was released on October 28, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes WP Source Control?
WP Source Control is developed and maintained by MMDeveloper.
What are the best alternatives to WP Source Control?
The most popular alternatives to WP Source Control are All-in-One WP Migration and… (5M+ installs), UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… (4M+ installs) and Jetpack (3M+ installs).
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