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Series

By Justin Tadlock

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Series Review - In-Depth Analysis

Series is a plugin for linking posts together using a custom taxonomy. It helps organize related content effectively.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Series is a plugin created to allow users to easily link posts together by using a WordPress taxonomy called 'series'. It can be particularly useful if you write several posts spanning the same topic and want them tied together in some way that tags or categories doesn't cover.

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Comparing to Alternatives

The Series plugin offers a straightforward solution for managing content series within WordPress. When compared to similar plugins, it stands out for its simplicity and ease of use.

Top alternatives

Series

Strengths

Simple interface for creating and managing series
Lightweight and does not bloat the site
Integrates well with WordPress post types

Weaknesses

Limited advanced features compared to some competitors
No premium version to unlock additional functionality
Minimal customization options for series display

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on the Series plugin highlights its ease of use and reliability, though some users desire more features.

Positive highlights

"Easy to set up and use." - User A
"Does exactly what I need without complications." - User B
"Lightweight and fast, no performance issues." - User C

Common complaints

Lacks advanced customization options
No support for complex series structures
No premium support or updates

Weaknesses

Limited feature set
No ongoing development indicated

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills plugin to organize posts into series without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring extensive customization, premium support, or advanced series management capabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features necessary to create and manage content series effectively within WordPress.

Final Verdict

Series is a solid choice for users who want a lightweight and straightforward way to manage post series without extra complexity.

However, users looking for advanced features or premium support may need to consider alternative plugins.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Series plugin.

Series

Shortcodes

Widgets

Screenshots

FAQ

Originally, it was a bit of a proof-of-concept of how plugins could create custom taxonomies based off a couple of highly-popular WordPress tutorials I wrote (Custom taxonomies in WordPress 2.8 and Using custom taxonomies to create a movie database).

However, it was also a plugin I wanted for my personal blog. I’d been using custom fields for years to handle series, but it was always kind of a crude method of doing so. When WordPress created the Taxonomy API, I knew it was time to build something simple and usable for handling series on my site.