PublishPress Permissions: Control User Access for Posts, Pages, Categories, Tags
4.3★ (66 ratings) · Current rank #1620
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- PublishPress Permissions: Control User Access for Posts, Pages, Categories, Tags currently ranks #1620 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v4.8.2, shipped on May 27, 2026 (72 days ago) — release #200 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
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Details
| Author | PublishPress |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.8.2 |
| Versions released | 200 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-27 |
| Added to directory | 2013-09-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2.5+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
The permissions plugin for posts, pages, categories, tags and more. You can control permissions for roles, individual users, and even custom groups.
Frequently asked questions
Is PublishPress Permissions: Control User Access for Posts, Pages, Categories, Tags a free plugin?
Yes — PublishPress Permissions: Control User Access for Posts, Pages, Categories, Tags is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use PublishPress Permissions: Control User Access for Posts, Pages, Categories, Tags?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is PublishPress Permissions: Control User Access for Posts, Pages, Categories, Tags?
As of August 7, 2026, PublishPress Permissions: Control User Access for Posts, Pages, Categories, Tags ranks #1620 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was PublishPress Permissions: Control User Access for Posts, Pages, Categories, Tags last updated?
PublishPress Permissions: Control User Access for Posts, Pages, Categories, Tags was last updated on May 27, 2026 (version 4.8.2). It has shipped 200 releases in total.
Who makes PublishPress Permissions: Control User Access for Posts, Pages, Categories, Tags?
PublishPress Permissions: Control User Access for Posts, Pages, Categories, Tags is developed by PublishPress. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2013.
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