Display Last Post(s)
Display Last Posts is a plugin that allows you to display the last post(s) (by default, the last one only) anywhere on your blog.
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Display Last Post(s) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (70+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Display Last Post(s) stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| last | >100 |
| page | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Display Last Post(s)
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Display Last Posts is a plugin that allows you to display the last post(s) (by default, the last one only) anywhere on your blog.
Official page and french translation : http://www.fb-graphic.com/bonus/display-last-posts-wordpress-plugin
Two ways are available: using a shortcode in posts or pages, within the CMS, or putting a small PHP code in a template of your theme.
shortcode : [last-posts] or [last-posts nb=”5″ cont=”excerpt”]
code PHP : < ?php lastPosts(”,”); ?> or < ?php lastPosts(5,’excerpt’); ?> (suppress space between < and ?)
The shortcode is: [last-posts]
By default, only the last post is displayed, with its whole content.
Optional arguments, ex.: [last-posts nb=”5″ cont=”excerpt”] – with [nb] you specify the quantity of posts you want to display (always newest first), and with [cont=”excerpt”] you specify that only the excerpt of the posts will be displayed.
The PHP code for templates is: < ?php lastPosts(”,”); ?>
By default, only the last post is displayed, with its whole content.
Optional arguments, ex.: < ?php lastPosts(5,’extrait’); ?> – the first argument specify the number of posts to display (always newest first), and the second one specify that only the excerpt must be displayed.
Display Last Post(s) is widely inspired by the sc_liste() function given here:
http://www.webinventif.fr/wordpress-creation-de-shortcode-avance/
CSS styling
The code produced is included in a
<
div> with class=”display-last-post” (
<
div class=”display-last-posts”>). You can then easily apply a remote CSS.
Bug Reports / Suggestions
You can contact me here: http://www.fb-graphic.com/fb-contact.php
Thanks to specify [ Display Last Post ] in the title.
Donate Link
If you wish to donate, please go there: http://www.fb-graphic.com/dons/
Thanks!
License
copyright (c) 2010 Francois Barret < www.fb-graphic.com >
The free distribution, use and modification of this source are permitted provided they meet the following clauses:
- This entire notice and the entire license must be preserved.
- The name and internet references (web adresses) of the author must stay visible whatever the mode of distribution and modification of the source.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
Installation
Realised under WordPress 2.9.2 – at least valid for this version.
Download and unzip “display-last-post.zip” – place the “display-last-post” folder in the wp-content/plugins folder. Then activate Display Last Post(s) form the Plugins panel.
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Display Last Post(s): quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Display Last Post(s) free?
Yes. Display Last Post(s) is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Display Last Post(s) safe to use in 2026?
Display Last Post(s) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Display Last Post(s)?
Display Last Post(s) is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,999 times since it launched in May 2010. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.
Does Display Last Post(s) work with WordPress 7.1?
Display Last Post(s) is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Display Last Post(s) last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 28, 2010 (16 years ago).
Who makes Display Last Post(s)?
Display Last Post(s) is developed and maintained by fbarret.
What are the best alternatives to Display Last Post(s)?
The most popular alternatives to Display Last Post(s) are Last Updated Shortcode (800+ installs), Posts Viewed Recently (700+ installs) and User Last Login (600+ installs).
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