Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Compact Archives currently ranks #5039 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5034, first reached on Oct 16, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 13 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 20% versus the month before (11/day).
- The latest release, v4.1.1, shipped on Feb 16, 2026 (245 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #5039 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5057 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5067 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5058 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 15 |
| 2026-09-30 | 15 |
| 2026-08-31 | 19 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9 |
| 2026-06-30 | 7 |
| 2026-05-31 | 9 |
| 2026-04-30 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | 10 |
| 2026-02-28 | 23 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 6 |
| 2025-09-30 | 15 |
| 2025-08-31 | 5 |
| 2025-07-31 | 4 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2 |
| 2025-05-31 | 4 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3 |
| 2025-03-31 | 5 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2 |
| 2025-01-31 | 7 |
| 2024-12-31 | 6 |
| 2024-11-30 | 9 |
| 2024-10-31 | 9 |
| 2024-09-30 | 7 |
| 2024-08-31 | 6 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.1.1 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-16 |
| Added to directory | 2008-05-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Displays a smart monthly archive of posts in a more compact form rather than the default long archive widget.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Compact Archives?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Compact Archives?
As of October 18, 2026, Compact Archives ranks #5039 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5034.
When was Compact Archives last updated?
Compact Archives was last updated on February 16, 2026 (version 4.1.1). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Compact Archives?
Compact Archives is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2008.
