# Display Popular Post

> Display Popular Post has <10 active installs and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Display Popular Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**This plugin as a addons for the plugin WP-PostViews Must be you need to installed and properly configure the (WP-PostViews) plugin. If you’ve configured properly then our addons plugin will be work.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,344
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+100% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 24, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Md Abul Bashar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hmbashar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-popular-post/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [display post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/display-post/) | #4 | 5 |
| [hot post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hot-post/) | #2 | 3 |
| [Popular post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popular-post/) | #6 | 8 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,408 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| display post | >100 | 10,000 |
| hot post | >100 | 259 |
| Popular post | >100 | 2,739 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Cinza Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cinza-grid/) | 40+ | — | Jul 2, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 2 | [Posts of Current Category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-of-current-category/) | 40+ | — | Mar 31, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 3 | [Display A Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-a-post/) | 10+ | — | Sep 22, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [CB News Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cb-news-ticker/) | <10 | — | Jul 26, 2022 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Display Popular Post safe to use in 2026?
Display Popular Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Display Popular Post?
Display Popular Post is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,344 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Display Popular Post work with WordPress 7.1?
Display Popular Post is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Display Popular Post need?
Display Popular Post requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Display Popular Post last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 24, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Display Popular Post?
Display Popular Post is developed and maintained by Md Abul Bashar.

### What are the best alternatives to Display Popular Post?
The most popular alternatives to Display Popular Post are Cinza Grid (40+ installs), Posts of Current Category (40+ installs) and Display A Post (10+ installs).


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