Active installs
100K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#460
Peak #459
Downloads / day
872
prev 4,181
Downloads (7d)
40,749
All-time downloads
4.2M
Days tracked
4
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- PublishPress Capabilities currently ranks #460 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #459, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- It is averaging 1,903 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.50.0, shipped on Aug 3, 2026 (6 days ago) — release #103 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | PublishPress |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.50.0 |
| Versions released | 103 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-03 |
| Added to directory | 2012-07-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2.5+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
PublishPress Capabilities is the access control plugin. You can manage user capabilities, permissions, user roles, admin menus and more.
Frequently asked questions
Is PublishPress Capabilities a free plugin?
Yes — PublishPress Capabilities is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use PublishPress Capabilities?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is PublishPress Capabilities?
As of August 9, 2026, PublishPress Capabilities ranks #460 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 August 3, 2026 (version 2.50.0). It has shipped 103 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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