JS Archive List
by Miguel Useche · Blocks
Also makes 1 other plugin · 4K+ installs across the portfolio →
A JS widget (can be used in posts) for displaying an archive list with some effects.
Try it live opens a temporary test site in your browser, which can take about 20 seconds to load. Plugins that rely on outside services or a full server may not work completely there.
Health
B 84/100
no flags
Active installs
3K+
≈3.5K estimated
Momentum
+9%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “block”, “gutenberg” and “javascript” for “js”, “archives” and “collapsible”. “block” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “js” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “gutenberg” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “archives” sits at #20 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “javascript” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “collapsible” sits at #23 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
84 health vs 71 average across 2,527 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.4%
of downloads still active
At least 3K of 126.4K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Blocks plugin keeps 2.1%, across 1,580 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Blocks 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 5 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.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 212 days ago, past the ~180 days where wp.org starts discounting
Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 45 reviews, smoothed to 4.43★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
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.
30
Momentum
Losing ground
-1.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
4%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| archive your tag | #8 | #6 | down 3 |
| list your tag | #16 | #10 | down 4 |
| custom archive | #11 | #10 | up 2 |
| archives | #20 | #19 | down 8 |
| archive posts | #12 | #14 | 0 |
| page archive | #12 | #8 | down 2 |
| collapsible | #23 | #15 | up 1 |
| archive page | #15 | #11 | down 5 |
| post archive | #16 | #14 | down 3 |
| list id | #14 | #11 | down 1 |
| list icon widget | #18 | #17 | up 1 |
| to do list | #16 | #11 | down 1 |
| posts list widget | #24 | #19 | — |
| block your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| gutenberg your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| javascript your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
108 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 13 listed. 95 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “block”, “gutenberg” and “javascript” for “js”, “archives” and “collapsible”. “block” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “js” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “gutenberg” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “archives” sits at #20 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “javascript” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “collapsible” sits at #23 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 “list”. #16 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 4.7K · 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.
5
releases in the last 12 months
7mo ago
latest release · v6.3.1 · 3 Apr 2026
15
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 45% 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 “3K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 2.4 years ago; the previous band took 24 months to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 12 Jan 2019
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Piani1.1y ago
Easy to install and add to pages and sidebars!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ katribu2.6y ago
Exactly the plugin in I was looking for – A way to show only one of my posts categories in a drop down collapsible menu! I have tried some other plugins, but none of them gave me the customizable options I was looking for.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Luv2RV3.3y ago
I was approaching 100 posts over a 5 year period on my blog, and the stock archive widget was getting very long. I was looking for a new plugin that would shrink down the list, and provide expand/contract options for years and months. Alas I find JS Archive List which provided exactly what I was looking for. It offers a smooth and clean look and feel. A slight problem with the title font/size was quickly resolved with the assistance from the developer. Kudos to a terrific plugin and a helpful responsive developer. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ tomgardner8.1y ago
I’ve had it pointed out to me that this is no longer working as of Oct 2018 WordPress. It just shows the jquery tag on the page as text.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hhtran339.3y ago
It is a great widget.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ WritersPage9.8y ago
Hello Miguel, Jquery archive list widget is great. You have keep the widget simple but effective. It does what it should. it is difficult to find archive widgets or plugins. It is even more difficult to find archive widgets and plugins that show the archives of blog posts, pages or media. Your widget does this and so much more without making it difficult to use. It is also compatible with other widgets and plugins. Thank you for a fantastic widget. I wish you continued success with this widget and all you do. I hope that will consider maintaining this widget and eventually releasing updates. Best wishes
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ froimediaone10.1y ago
Saved me a lot of time, easy to customize
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ raimehnroger10.7y ago
This is great plugin but please include adding a indicator which archive i choose
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 6.3.1 Added a new block setting to open archive and post links in a new tab/window. Updated the frontend link rendering so year, month, and post links include target="_blank" when the option is enabled. Added unit tests for th 6.3.1
- — Version 6.3.0 Added block-only support for archive lists of custom post types via a new post type selector in the block settings. Added taxonomy-aware term selection in the block editor and clear saved terms when the post type or taxo 6.3.0
- — Version 6.2.1 Fixed PHP 8.3 strict typing compatibility in class-jq-archive-list-datasource.php by normalizing values before explode() calls. 6.2.1
- — Version 6.2.0 Fixed unsafe deserialization of shortcode category filters by safely parsing serialized category IDs and rejecting object payloads. Aligned text domain with the plugin slug across PHP, JS, and translation files. Updated 6.2.0
- — Version 6.1.7 Updating development libraries to be up to date. Updating jest config to use the same rendered as the WP dependency code. Escaped post titles in legacy HTML output to prevent injection in classes/class-jq-archive-list-wi 6.1.7
- — Version 6.1.6 Improve plugin’s backend code to be more efficient, secure and faster. Solving the bug of loading the text domain at the wrong time. 6.1.6
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 4 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (6.3.1). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2025-08-27 CVE-2025-54726 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 6.1.5 Patched in 6.1.6
- Patched High · 7.5 JS Archive List <= 6.1.5 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via build_sql_where Function ↗2025-08-18 CVE-2025-7670 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 6.1.5 Patched in 6.1.6
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 67 languages, 0 at 90% or more
Plus 43 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
6 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 Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 10 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 10 of 10 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("if you want"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Gutenberg.
- ✓ Headings and lists 2 headings and 2 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,849 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "javascript" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2024-06-24 4K+ → 3K+ down after 729 days in tier
- 2022-06-26 5K+ → 4K+ down after 527 days in tier
- 2021-01-15 6K+ → 5K+ down after 578 days in tier
- 2019-06-17 7K+ → 6K+ down after 429 days in tier
- 2018-04-14 8K+ → 7K+ down
Competes with
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Snow Monkey Blocks 30K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags A
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