Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#5843
Peak #5843
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
70.4K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Post Type Archive Descriptions currently ranks #5843 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.5.0, shipped on Oct 20, 2023 (1,022 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | mrwweb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.0 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2023-10-20 |
| Added to directory | 2015-05-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Enables an editable description to display on post type archive pages. Show the description with WordPress's the_archive_description() function t …
Frequently asked questions
Is Post Type Archive Descriptions a free plugin?
Yes — Post Type Archive Descriptions is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Post Type Archive Descriptions?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Post Type Archive Descriptions?
As of August 7, 2026, Post Type Archive Descriptions ranks #5843 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Post Type Archive Descriptions last updated?
Post Type Archive Descriptions was last updated on October 20, 2023 (version 1.5.0). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Post Type Archive Descriptions?
Post Type Archive Descriptions is developed by mrwweb. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2015.
