Head-to-head · October 2026
Add newest post link afte… vs Custom Blurb
Add newest post link after… comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Custom Blurb.
Custom Blurb
This plugin will let you pick any post or page or groups of them and sort them in any order.
| Metric | Add newest post link afte… | Custom Blurb |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 67 | 75 |
| Download trend | +19.6% | +25% |
| Rating | 5/5 | — |
| Reviews | 1 | 0 |
| Health score | 28/100 | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 7 years ago | 14 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.2.29 | WP 3.2.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ | Any |
| First released | May 2019 | Aug 2012 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Add newest post link af…Custom Blurb
Choose Add newest post link afte… if…
You care most about reviews, health score and last updated.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Custom Blurb if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: most recent
FAQ
Add newest post link afte… vs Custom Blurb: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Which is better, Add newest post link after… or Custom Blurb?
Add newest post link after… comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Custom Blurb. Choose Add newest post link after… if you care most about reviews, health score and last updated. Choose Custom Blurb if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is Add newest post link after… more popular than Custom Blurb?
Custom Blurb is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with <10 for Add newest post link after….
Can I use Add newest post link after… and Custom Blurb together?
Both plugins cover most recent, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Add newest post link after… and Custom Blurb free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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