CC Child Pages
by caterhamcomputing · Page Builders
Also makes 3 other plugins · 9K+ installs across the portfolio →
Display WordPress child pages in a responsive grid or list using a shortcode, Gutenberg block or Elementor widget.
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Health
A 88/100
no flags
Active installs
9K+
≈9.6K estimated
Momentum
+34%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “elementor” for “child”. “elementor” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “child” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
88 health vs 72 average across 1,893 Page Builders plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →5.2%
of downloads still active
At least 9K of 171.9K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Page Builders plugin keeps 2.4%, across 1,269 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Page Builders plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 7 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 153 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
4.9★ over 49 reviews, smoothed to 4.50★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
36
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
12%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| child pages your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| page subpages navigation shortcode | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| subpages grid | #1 | #1 | — |
| subpages your tag | #4 | #3 | down 1 |
| child | #5 | #3 | down 1 |
| child page | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| list subpages widget | #3 | #2 | 0 |
| pages | #11 | #13 | down 2 |
| page navigation your tag | #12 | #15 | 0 |
| child post | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| list subpages | #5 | #3 | 0 |
| list subpages shortcode | #5 | #3 | 0 |
| page list your tag | #24 | #20 | down 3 |
| pages id | #9 | #10 | 0 |
| responsive pages | #11 | #13 | 0 |
| pages list | #13 | #15 | 0 |
| list pages | #13 | #16 | down 2 |
| add pages | #15 | #17 | down 2 |
| pages widget | #18 | #18 | 0 |
| navigation page | #18 | #19 | — |
| elementor your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
96 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 73 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “elementor” for “child”. “elementor” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “child” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “page navigation”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 11.2K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
7
releases in the last 12 months
5mo ago
latest release · v2.1.2 · 2 Jun 2026
52
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 61% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “9K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 5 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 59% of the way through.
Install history since 28 Sep 2015
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Arthur A Fishburn1.0y ago
I’ve used this plug-in for years with no issues. It does what I need without problems. I’m grateful for that.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ billher2.5y ago
Works well; is fairly straight forward to use. Supports siblings as well, which is a nice capability.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Martin Junius2.8y ago
Using it for parent pages with the [child_pages] shortcode and the widget for a hierarchical list of photo gallery pages. Works like a charm, great plugin, many thanks to Caterham Computing for the development. Integrating the [child_pages] button with the blocks editor would be very high on my wishlist, including more of the available options. This topic was modified 2 years, 6 months ago by Martin Junius.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ illusorythrall2.9y ago
I needed a plug-in to show the child pages on a front “overview” page for each section of my website, and this plug-in does so perfectly. Much easier to use and set up on the current version of WordPress than all of the other plug-ins I tried! (As an aside, it works GREAT with Oxygen Builder!) This topic was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by illusorythrall.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ohliza3.0y ago
Works as intended, thanks.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ animalartist3.1y ago
I needed a way to create page lists, preferably with thumbnail and excerpt, found this plugin after almost giving up–most are for posts and images–and had my lists with thumbnail and excerpt set up within minutes. Really clear instructions for adding parameters to the shortcode. At some point I want to style the text, but for now, this is great.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ zaidpirwani3.2y ago
This is a plugin whcih serves a simple but useful feature, I am amazed by the number of options and examples available on the Plugin page – THANK YOU for this plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Leandro4.0y ago
I had an issue after an update and the developer quickly fixed it. The plugin works a treat.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.1.2 Security: Improved sanitisation and output handling for user-defined text in frontend output. Security: Enhanced validation within block rendering to ensure consistent handling of user input. Security: Strengthened escap 2.1.2
- — Version 2.1.1 Fixed: Issue with the CC Child Pages Elementor widget that could prevent the widget from being deleted, reordered or moved within the Elementor editor. Fixed: Allows parent page ID to be set to 0 to show all top level pa 2.1.1
- — Version 2.1.0 Added Elementor widget integration Added CC Plugins Elementor category Documentation updates 2.1.0
- — Version 2.0.2 Removed CSS intended for future optional title truncation accidentally included in modern CSS 2.0.2
- — Version 2.0.1 Security update 2.0.1
- — Version 2.0.0 Added Gutenberg block Introduced modern CSS system Added Legacy CSS compatibility mode Reorganised shortcode structure 2.0.0
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 3 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.1.2). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 CC Child Pages <= 2.1.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'more' Parameter ↗2026-05-13 CVE-2026-6174 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.1.1 Patched in 2.1.2
- Patched Medium · 6.4 CC Child Pages <= 2.0.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'child_pages' Shortcode ↗2025-12-15 CVE-2025-13608 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.0.0 Patched in 2.0.1
- Patched Medium · 6.4 CC Child Pages <= 1.42 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗2023-01-05 CVE-2022-4776 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.42 Patched in 1.43
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 120 languages, 0 at 90% or more
Plus 96 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 29 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Display WordPress child pages in a responsive grid or list using a shortcode, Gutenberg block or Elementor..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 9 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 9 of 9 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use it", "ideal for").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor, Gutenberg.
- ✓ Headings and lists 10 headings and 8 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 6,338 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "page list", "page navigation" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-06-04 10K+ → 9K+ down after 5 days in tier
- 2026-05-30 9K+ → 10K+ up after 8 days in tier
- 2026-05-22 10K+ → 9K+ down after 2539 days in tier
- 2019-06-09 9K+ → 10K+ up after 219 days in tier
- 2018-11-02 8K+ → 9K+ up after 92 days in tier
- 2018-08-02 7K+ → 8K+ up after 92 days in tier
- 2018-05-02 6K+ → 7K+ up after 88 days in tier
- 2018-02-03 2K+ → 6K+ up after 787 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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