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Require Post Tags

by Josh Hartman · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.0 Tested up to WP 4.9.31

Require Post Tags has 30+ active installs on WordPress.org and 3,026 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 16, 2017, tested up to WordPress 4.9.31.

Require Post Tags at a glance

Active installs
30+
Total downloads
3,026
Downloads, last 30 days
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Require Post Tags well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 4.9.31, not yet with the current 7.1

Require Post Tags reviews and ratings

2 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

5.0 out of 5

2 reviews

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Details

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 …

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • force
  • post
  • publish
  • require
  • tags

More from Josh Hartman

Version
1.0
Last updated
Nov 16, 2017
First published
Oct 5, 2013
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
4.9.31
Requires PHP
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Require Post Tags FAQ

How many active installs does Require Post Tags have?

WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs for Require Post Tags as of September 7, 2026.

Is Require Post Tags still maintained?

The last release was on November 16, 2017, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is Require Post Tags free?

Require Post Tags is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.