# MP Recent Post Widget vs Recent Post Scroll Widget

> MP Recent Post Widget vs Recent Post Scroll Widget compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Recent Post Scroll Widget comes out ahead, winning 4 of 4 head-to-head checks against MP Recent Post Widget.

**Recent Post Scroll Widget comes out ahead, winning 4 of 4 head-to-head checks against MP Recent Post Widget.** Choose Recent Post Scroll Widget if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and last updated.

| | MP Recent Post Widget | Recent Post Scroll Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 58 | 59 ✅ |
| Download trend | -14.7% | -6.3% ✅ |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 23/100 | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 10 years ago | 6 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.5.33 | WP 5.5.23 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Aug 2016 | Aug 2016 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, MP Recent Post Widget or Recent Post Scroll Widget?
Recent Post Scroll Widget comes out ahead, winning 4 of 4 head-to-head checks against MP Recent Post Widget.  Choose Recent Post Scroll Widget if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and last updated.

### Is MP Recent Post Widget more popular than Recent Post Scroll Widget?
MP Recent Post Widget is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Recent Post Scroll Widget.

### Can I use MP Recent Post Widget and Recent Post Scroll Widget together?
Both plugins cover recent post widget, 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 MP Recent Post Widget and Recent Post Scroll Widget 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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