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Add Post Type Instructions

by dauidus

5★ (7 ratings)  ·  Current rank #15263

Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#15263
Peak #15243
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
4.5K
Days tracked
18
1 day▲ 17
7 days▲ 65
30 days
90 days

Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Add Post Type Instructions currently ranks #15263 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #15243, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
  • The latest release, v2.1.1, shipped on Apr 24, 2015 (4,127 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.

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Details

Authordauidus
Current version2.1.1
Versions released4
Last updated2015-04-24
Added to directory2014-12-09
Requires WordPress3.5+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-07-23
assistivedirectionsinstructioninstructionspost types

Description

Allows admins to easily set instructional context for metaboxes and more on pages, posts or custom post types.

Frequently asked questions

Is Add Post Type Instructions a free plugin?

Yes — Add Post Type Instructions is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Add Post Type Instructions?

WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.

How popular is Add Post Type Instructions?

As of August 11, 2026, Add Post Type Instructions ranks #15263 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #15243.

When was Add Post Type Instructions last updated?

Add Post Type Instructions was last updated on April 24, 2015 (version 2.1.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.

Who makes Add Post Type Instructions?

Add Post Type Instructions is developed by dauidus. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2014.