# AK Featured Post Widget

> AK Featured Post Widget has 400+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews and 110 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** AK Featured Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**A widget that you can use to display your blog posts, custom post types, or woocommerce products!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 41,196
- **Downloads (30 days):** 110 (+52.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 17, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kaser (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kaser/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/akfeatured-post-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Category Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category-posts-widget/) | #1 | 2 |
| [display posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/display-posts/) | #2 | 6 |
| [feature category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feature-category-posts/) | #1 | 1 |
| [featured posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-posts/) | #2 | 25 |
| [Post Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-widget/) | #2 | 15 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Category Posts Widget | >100 | 3,999 |
| display posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| feature category posts | >100 | 7,048 |
| featured posts | >100 | 4,468 |
| Post Widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 68.7%
- 1.9: 27.7%
- 1.8: 3.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Simple Category Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-category-posts-widget/) | 40+ | 5/5 (4) | Jan 2, 2017 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AK Featured Post Widget free?
Yes. AK Featured Post Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AK Featured Post Widget safe to use in 2026?
AK Featured Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AK Featured Post Widget?
AK Featured Post Widget is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 41,196 times since it launched in April 2012. It was downloaded 110 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AK Featured Post Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
AK Featured Post Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was AK Featured Post Widget last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on July 17, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes AK Featured Post Widget?
AK Featured Post Widget is developed and maintained by kaser.

### What are the best alternatives to AK Featured Post Widget?
The most popular alternatives to AK Featured Post Widget are Simple Category Posts Widget (40+ installs).


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