Archive Control — WordPress Custom Post Type Plugin
by Mike Gillihan · WordPress.org page · Website
Archive Control has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 29,614 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on November 30, 2023, tested up to WordPress 6.1.12.
Archive Control at a glance
Is Archive Control well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Archive Titles: If your theme is using the_archive_title() function, then you can modify the your archive titles
- Featured Image: You can allow for a custom featured image that applies to an archive page and have it added above the list automatically, or add it yourself…
- Content Before List: Give your site editors the ability to edit content directly before the archive list. You can have it automatically added, or use a theme…
- Content After List: Give your site editors the ability to edit content directly after the archive list. You can have it automatically added, or use a theme…
- Archive Order By: Instead of messing with code to change the order of an archive page, now you can do it in a few clicks
- Archive Order: In addition to the order by setting, you’ll also want to change the sort order direction
- Archive Pagination: The pagination settings are easy to change without changing code
- Term Edit Options: For categories, tags, and custom taxonomies, you can choose a few additional things
Archive Control reviews and ratings
11 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Useful frontend for `WP_Query`
This plugin usefully exposes orderby and other parameters of WP_Query. We tried to migrate from php sessions to WP-native random ordering of archive posts with its help, but turns out that doesn’t make posts random across AJAX loads of infinite scrolling. So we had to go back to php sessions.
p15h -
Really excellent
The perfect plugin, which meets a real need and works really well
Abanys-Concept -
Fantastic plugin
The possibility to edit archive pages should be core functionality, but it isn't. This plugin solves that in an elegant way. Thanks to the author for making this available to all WordPress users!
MattV -
Excellent
An excellent plugin is you need one of the feature it manages. But it seems no more supported.
Li-An -
AWESOME !!!
I love this plugin. This is a godsend. I was pulling my hair out trying to fix the order in the files when I notice this plugin. I give it a try. Voila! Everything works. If I could give it 10 stars, I will do so. Thank you for this amazing plugin. I love it.
eugenelim88 -
INCREDIBLY USEFUL! Thank you!!
I am using the most recent version of WordPress (5.2.1), and the Divi theme. This plugin works really well, is comprehensive, and is incredibly useful. Love it, thanks so much.
BlackHorseMedia
Where Archive Control ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Archive Control appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Custom Post Type Plugins | #47 by tag, not in search | #86 | – |
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Details
Quickly customize your custom post type and taxonomy archives with a custom headline, image, and editable content. Modify order and pagination.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Archive Control competes in
Tags
- archive
- archive page
- archive template
- custom post type
- post type
More from Mike Gillihan
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WP Client Reports 6,000+ installs
- Version
- 1.3.4
- Last updated
- Nov 30, 2023
- First published
- Sep 23, 2016
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- 6.1.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Archive Control FAQ
What does Archive Control do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Archive Control offers Archive Titles: If your theme is using the_archive_title() function, then you can modify the your archive titles, Featured Image: You can allow for a custom featured image that applies to an archive page and have it added above the list automatically, or add it yourself, Content Before List: Give your site editors the ability to edit content directly before the archive list. You can have it automatically added, or use a theme, Content After List: Give your site editors the ability to edit content directly after the archive list. You can have it automatically added, or use a theme and Archive Order By: Instead of messing with code to change the order of an archive page, now you can do it in a few clicks.
How many active installs does Archive Control have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for Archive Control as of September 7, 2026.
Is Archive Control still maintained?
The last release was on November 30, 2023, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Archive Control free?
Archive Control is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Archive Control rank among Custom Post Type Plugins?
Archive Control is #86 in the WordPress.org Custom Post Type Plugins ranking.