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PublishPress Statuses Pro
PublishPress Statuses Pro by PublishPress is a WordPress plugin that lets you create your own content statuses beyond the defaults. Editorial teams can use it to track each post, page or custom post type as it moves from first idea to published piece.
- Version
- 1.3.6
- Released
- Sep 2, 2026
- Developer
- PublishPress
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in PublishPress Statuses Pro 1.3.6
Version 1.3.6 · Sep 2, 2026
Latest
- FixedPHP warning for undefined default_privacy array index.
- SecuritySecurity hardening for phpcs compliance.
What it does
WordPress ships with a short list of statuses such as draft, pending and published. For a team with writers, editors and reviewers, that list rarely matches how work actually moves. This plugin lets you define custom stages that reflect your real process, so everyone can see where a piece stands and what needs to happen next. You can give each status its own color and label, which makes the workflow easy to read at a glance.
The plugin works inside the normal WordPress editing environment. You can control which users are allowed to view or change statuses, send notifications when a status changes, and update many posts at once with bulk actions. Statuses apply to posts, pages and custom post types, and a history log records status changes for accountability. REST API support lets you connect status data to other tools. It suits anything from a small blog with a couple of contributors to a larger publishing operation.
Best for
- Editorial teams with writers, editors and reviewers
- Multi-author blogs needing a clear approval process
- Publishers managing custom post types alongside posts
Features
Custom content statuses
Create your own content stages beyond the WordPress defaults so the status list matches how your team actually writes, reviews and approves work.
Colors and labels
Assign colors and labels to each status so different workflow stages are easy to tell apart when scanning your content lists.
Status permissions
Decide which users can view or change statuses, helping keep editorial control in the right hands and preventing unwanted edits.
Change notifications
Team members are notified automatically when a piece of content changes status, so writers and editors know when work is ready for them.
Bulk status updates
Change the status of multiple posts or pages at the same time instead of opening and editing each one individually.
Support for custom post types
Apply custom statuses to posts, pages and custom post types, giving you one consistent workflow across different kinds of content.
History and audit logs
Keep a record of status changes on your content, which helps with accountability and with reviewing how your process works over time.
REST API support
Work with statuses through the REST API to connect your editorial workflow with other tools and automate parts of the process.
PublishPress Statuses Pro older versions
- 1.3.4Jul 11 new, 5 improvements, 3 fixes
- 1.3.3Jun 111 new, 7 improvements, 11 fixes, 9 security fixes
- 1.3.1May 31 new, 1 improvement, 3 fixes
- 1.3.0Apr 22
- 1.2.4Feb 20
- 1.2.3Feb 15
- 1.2.2Feb 13
- 1.2.1Feb 11
- 1.2.0Feb 5
- 1.1.14Nov 21, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
18 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about PublishPress Statuses Pro
Can I use custom statuses on custom post types?
Yes. Custom statuses can be applied to posts, pages and custom post types, so you can run the same workflow across your different content formats instead of limiting it to standard blog posts.
Can I restrict who changes a post's status?
Yes. The plugin includes user permission controls that let you decide who can view or change statuses. This helps keep approvals with editors or other trusted roles and prevents unauthorized edits.
Will my team know when a post moves to a new stage?
The plugin can send notifications automatically when content status changes. That way a writer can learn an article was approved, or an editor can see that a draft is ready for review.
Is there a record of status changes?
Yes. History and audit logs track changes to content statuses. You can look back to see how a piece moved through your workflow, which is useful for accountability and for improving your process.
Is PublishPress Statuses Pro free?
The code of PublishPress Statuses Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of PublishPress Statuses Pro is this?
Version 1.3.6, released Sep 2, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update PublishPress Statuses Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of PublishPress Statuses Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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