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Require Post Tags

Require users to add at least one post tag before saving a draft, updating a post, or publishing a post. This applies to normal posts and may not be …

By Josh Hartman·Post·Free
5(2 reviews)
·40 active installs·Updated 8 years ago
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As of April 2026, Require Post Tags is a WordPress post plugin with 40 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 2.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Header and Footer Scripts.

5/52 reviews
40active installs
2.8K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013

Overview

Tired of untagged posts? Use this simple plugin to require users to add at least one post tag before saving a draft, updating a post, or publishing a post. This applies to normal posts and may not be compatible with custom write panels or custom post types.

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Ratings & Reviews

52 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.0+ requiredTested up to 4.9.29
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0

  • First stable release
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Josh HartmanJosh Hartman
Plugin Info
Version
1.0
Last Updated
Nov 16, 2017
WP Requires
3.0+
Tested Up To
4.9.29
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
40
Downloads
2.8K+
Added
Oct 5, 2013
Business
Free

Tags

posttagsforcepublishrequire

Developer

J
Josh Hartman
3 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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