# MP Recent Post Widget vs WP Recent Posts

> MP Recent Post Widget vs WP Recent Posts compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. WP Recent Posts comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against MP Recent Post Widget.

**WP Recent Posts comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against MP Recent Post Widget.** Choose MP Recent Post Widget if you care most about downloads (30 days). Choose WP Recent Posts if you care most about active installs, download trend and health score.

| | MP Recent Post Widget | WP Recent Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 20+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 58 ✅ | 38 |
| Download trend | -14.7% | +31% ✅ |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 23/100 | 24/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 10 years ago | 2 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.5.33 | WP 6.6.10 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.2.4+ |
| First released | Aug 2016 | Sep 2018 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, MP Recent Post Widget or WP Recent Posts?
WP Recent Posts comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against MP Recent Post Widget. Choose MP Recent Post Widget if you care most about downloads (30 days). Choose WP Recent Posts if you care most about active installs, download trend and health score.

### Is MP Recent Post Widget more popular than WP Recent Posts?
WP Recent Posts is the more popular of the two with 20+ active installs, compared with 10+ for MP Recent Post Widget.

### Can I use MP Recent Post Widget and WP Recent Posts 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 WP Recent Posts 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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