Compact Archives
by Syed Balkhi · WordPress.org page · Website
Compact Archives has 2,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 56,008 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on February 16, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Compact Archives at a glance
Is Compact Archives well maintained?
Compact Archives reviews and ratings
9 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Details
Displays a smart monthly archive of posts in a more compact form rather than the default long archive widget.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- archive
- archives
- monthly archive
- widget
- yearly archive
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- Version
- 4.1.1
- Last updated
- Feb 16, 2026
- First published
- May 9, 2008
- Requires WordPress
- 4.8
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Compact Archives FAQ
How many active installs does Compact Archives have?
WordPress.org reports 2,000+ active installs for Compact Archives as of September 7, 2026.
Is Compact Archives still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on February 16, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Compact Archives free?
Compact Archives is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.