Head-to-head · October 2026
Current Post vs WP Current Subcategories
Current Post comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP Current Subcategories.
Current Post
This is a shortcode to display current post information. For example, you can use this shortcode below quote…
WP Current Subcategories
After installing WP Current Subcategories go to Widget Areas and add WP Current Subcategories widget: * Title…
| Metric | Current Post | WP Current Subcategories |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 30+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 149 | 47 |
| Download trend | +12.9% | -16.1% |
| Rating | 2/5 | — |
| Reviews | 1 | 0 |
| Health score | 21/100 | 24/100 |
| Last updated | 4 years ago | 7 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.1.14 | WP 5.2.28 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | 5.6+ |
| First released | Jan 2021 | Sep 2019 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Current PostWP Current Subcategories
Choose Current Post if…
You care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and reviews.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
Choose WP Current Subcategories if…
You care most about active installs and health score.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: current
FAQ
Current Post vs WP Current Subcategories: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Which is better, Current Post or WP Current Subcategories?
Current Post comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP Current Subcategories. Choose Current Post if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and reviews. Choose WP Current Subcategories if you care most about active installs and health score.
Is Current Post more popular than WP Current Subcategories?
WP Current Subcategories is the more popular of the two with 30+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Current Post.
Can I use Current Post and WP Current Subcategories together?
Both plugins cover current, 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 Current Post and WP Current Subcategories 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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