Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Current Menu Item for Custom Post Types currently ranks #4548 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4539, first reached on Oct 8, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 10 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 17% versus the month before (9/day).
- The latest release, v1.6, shipped on Nov 26, 2024 (692 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #4548 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4554 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4564 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4556 |
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 | 8 |
| 2026-09-30 | 13 |
| 2026-08-31 | 11 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 7 |
| 2026-05-31 | 7 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-30 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 7 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Roland Murg |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-26 |
| Added to directory | 2014-03-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Allows you to highlight the current menu item by assigning a page to a custom post type.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Current Menu Item for Custom Post Types?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Current Menu Item for Custom Post Types?
As of October 18, 2026, Current Menu Item for Custom Post Types ranks #4548 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4539.
When was Current Menu Item for Custom Post Types last updated?
Current Menu Item for Custom Post Types was last updated on November 26, 2024 (version 1.6). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Current Menu Item for Custom Post Types?
Current Menu Item for Custom Post Types is developed by Roland Murg. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2014.
