User Posts Limit
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About
Limit the number of posts user can create. Any post type.
What It Does
User Posts Limit caps how many posts any WordPress user can publish, working across every registered post type on the site. When a contributor, author, or any other role hits the configured ceiling, the plugin blocks further submissions. It is a lightweight, role-scoped quota system with no front-end surface.
Who It's For
This plugin fits sites that need a simple per-user or per-role publishing cap, such as membership platforms enforcing tiered article limits, agencies managing client submission quotas, or community sites curbing contributor output. It is best suited to administrators who want a quick switch rather than a fully featured editorial workflow.
Who Should Skip It
If you need granular caps per post type, custom status counting, or automated role escalation after thresholds, this minimal plugin will feel restrictive and you should look at User Role Editor or a full editorial suite instead. Sites with a single trusted author or no user-generated content have no reason to install it.
The Bottom Line
User Posts Limit does exactly one thing and appears to do it well, earning a 77.28/100 quality score on the strength of maintenance, ratings, and compatibility rather than community footprint. It is a sensible pick for small to mid-sized sites that need a fast, set-and-forget publishing cap. Larger publishers or anyone needing richer editorial policy tools should pair it with a role management plugin or choose a heavier alternative.
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