Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- PublishPress Capabilities currently ranks #462 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #459, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 4,147 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 95% versus the month before (2,127/day).
- The latest release, v2.53.0, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (3 days ago) — release #107 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #462 |
| 2026-09-30 | #462 |
| 2026-08-31 | #464 |
| 2026-07-31 | #462 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 2,786 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,621 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,304 |
| 2026-07-31 | 584 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,454 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,009 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,426 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,741 |
| 2026-02-28 | 830 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,297 |
| 2025-12-31 | 532 |
| 2025-11-30 | 213 |
| 2025-10-31 | 569 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2,616 |
| 2025-08-31 | 285 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,344 |
| 2025-06-30 | 574 |
| 2025-05-31 | 599 |
| 2025-04-30 | 543 |
| 2025-03-31 | 695 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,844 |
| 2025-01-31 | 12,339 |
| 2024-12-31 | 626 |
| 2024-11-30 | 910 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,280 |
| 2024-09-30 | 409 |
| 2024-08-31 | 108 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | PublishPress |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.53.0 |
| Versions released | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| Added to directory | 2012-07-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2.5+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
User role editing for WordPress. Manage user roles, control capabilities and permissions, and restrict admin access for any role.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use PublishPress Capabilities?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is PublishPress Capabilities?
As of October 17, 2026, PublishPress Capabilities ranks #462 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #459.
When was PublishPress Capabilities last updated?
PublishPress Capabilities was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 2.53.0). It has shipped 107 releases in total.
Who makes PublishPress Capabilities?
PublishPress Capabilities is developed by PublishPress. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2012.
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