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Require Post Tags

by Josh Hartman

5★ (2 ratings)  ·  Current rank #23696

Active installs
30+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#23696
Peak #23609
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
3K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Require Post Tags currently ranks #23696 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #23609, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.0, shipped on Nov 16, 2017 (3,186 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.

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Details

AuthorJosh Hartman
Current version1.0
Versions released2
Last updated2017-11-16
Added to directory2013-10-05
Requires WordPress3.0+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
forcepostpublishrequiretags

Description

Require users to add at least one post tag before saving a draft, updating a post, or publishing a post. This applies to normal posts and may not be …

Frequently asked questions

Is Require Post Tags a free plugin?

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

How many websites use Require Post Tags?

WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.

How popular is Require Post Tags?

As of August 7, 2026, Require Post Tags ranks #23696 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #23609.

When was Require Post Tags last updated?

Require Post Tags was last updated on November 16, 2017 (version 1.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.

Who makes Require Post Tags?

Require Post Tags is developed by Josh Hartman. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2013.