# Easy Popular Posts

> Easy Popular Posts has 10+ active installs, a 3.3/5 rating from 4 reviews and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 14/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Easy Popular Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 14/100 on our health check.

**This easy to use WordPress plugin is designed to add a new feature for theme developers. Used on many of my own websites as well as those of my clients, the plugin allows me to quickly add a collection of popular posts…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 234,412
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+12.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.3/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 14/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 15.01.12
- **Last updated:** Apr 6, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nick Adams (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nickadamstv/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-popular-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [easy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/easy/) | #44 | 68 |
| [php](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/php/) | #93 | 147 |
| [popular](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popular/) | #28 | 35 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,120 |
| [theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme/) | >100 | 280 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| easy | >100 | 10,000 |
| php | >100 | 10,000 |
| popular | >100 | 4,442 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| theme | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 15.01: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Image Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-image-gallery/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (41) | May 29, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced CSS Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-css-editor/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | May 12, 2019 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [Call To Action Customizable Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/call-to-action-customizable-block/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 25, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Eazy Enable Blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eazy-enable-blogroll/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (7) | Apr 3, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [Responsive Mailform ( Plugin Version ) – easy, responsive, contact, mailform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-mailform/) | 500+ | — | Dec 27, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [Responsive Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-image-widget/) | 400+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Jul 22, 2013 | 36/100 |
| 7 | [Easy Google Analytics WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-google-analytics-wp/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 10, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [Casper's Flyin' Call-to-Action](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/caspers-fly-in-cta/) | 200+ | 3.9/5 (8) | Apr 16, 2021 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Easy Anti Spam Bot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-anti-spam-bots/) | 70+ | — | Apr 11, 2022 | 25/100 |
| 10 | [About Us Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-us-widget/) | 60+ | 5/5 (3) | Jun 8, 2016 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Easy Popular Posts safe to use in 2026?
Easy Popular Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 14/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Easy Popular Posts?
Easy Popular Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 234,412 times since it launched in May 2009. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Easy Popular Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Easy Popular Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Easy Popular Posts last updated?
The latest version, 15.01.12, was released on April 6, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Easy Popular Posts?
Easy Popular Posts is developed and maintained by Nick Adams.

### What are the best alternatives to Easy Popular Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Easy Popular Posts are Easy Image Gallery (4K+ installs), Advanced CSS Editor (4K+ installs) and Call To Action Customizable… (1K+ installs).


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