# Display A Post

> Display A Post has 10+ active installs and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Display A Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This is a super simple plugin that displays a specific post by post name (slug) or id. This plugin is very light weight and easy to use in pages, posts, sidebars, or anywhere shortcodes are processed.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,274
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (+28.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 22, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jd7777 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jd7777/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-a-post/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/display/) | #29 | 60 |
| [display post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/display-post/) | #3 | 5 |
| [GET](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/get/) | #6 | 10 |
| [get post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/get-post/) | #1 | 2 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| display | >100 | 10,000 |
| display post | >100 | 10,000 |
| GET | >100 | 10,000 |
| get post | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Show User Registration Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-user-registration-date/) | 900+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Feb 23, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [Last Updated Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/last-updated-shortcode/) | 800+ | 5/5 (10) | Jan 1, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Show User ID](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-user-id/) | 700+ | 5/5 (3) | Feb 23, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [Plugins List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugins-list/) | 700+ | 5/5 (12) | Aug 20, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 5 | [User Meta Display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-meta-display/) | 500+ | 5/5 (5) | Jun 4, 2014 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Custom Post Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-order/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 5, 2009 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [LIQUID RWD Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/liquid-rwd-plus/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 28, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 8 | [Display Name Author Permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-name-author-permalink/) | 300+ | 4.2/5 (5) | May 31, 2018 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [Widget Display Conditions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-display-conditions/) | 300+ | 4.8/5 (5) | Apr 22, 2021 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [Display During Conditional Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-during-conditional-shortcode/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Feb 7, 2026 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Display A Post free?
Yes. Display A Post is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Display A Post safe to use in 2026?
Display A Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Display A Post?
Display A Post is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,274 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Display A Post work with WordPress 7.1?
Display A Post is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Display A Post last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 22, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Display A Post?
Display A Post is developed and maintained by jd7777.

### What are the best alternatives to Display A Post?
The most popular alternatives to Display A Post are Show User Registration Date (900+ installs), Last Updated Shortcode (800+ installs) and Show User ID (700+ installs).


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