# Featured Custom Posts Widget

> Featured Custom Posts Widget has 20+ active installs and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Featured Custom Posts Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin was initially designed as a theme function but we thought it might come in handy for someone else. It is designed to use the following plugins:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,999
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+26.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 6, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** linkhousemedia (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/linkhousemedia/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/featured-custom-posts-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-type/) | >100 | 274 |
| [custom taxonomy widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-taxonomy-widget/) | #2 | 2 |
| [featured posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-posts/) | #11 | 25 |
| [featured products](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-products/) | #1 | 5 |
| [post type widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-type-widget/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post type | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom taxonomy widget | >100 | 1,558 |
| featured posts | >100 | 4,468 |
| featured products | >100 | 2,214 |
| post type widget | >100 | 6,287 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-permalinks/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | May 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Post Type Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-widgets/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (14) | Jun 2, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator – WCK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wck-custom-fields-and-custom-post-types-creator/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Jul 15, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [Remove CPT base](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-cpt-base/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (33) | Dec 1, 2025 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mb-custom-post-type/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-type-permalinks/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2019 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Kwayy HTML Sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kwayy-html-sitemap/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Sep 7, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Post Type Maker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-maker/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Jul 11, 2022 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Multiple Featured Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multiple-featured-images/) | 5K+ | 4.7/5 (28) | Aug 20, 2020 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [WP Ultimate Post Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ultimate-post-grid/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (32) | Aug 19, 2026 | 82/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Featured Custom Posts Widget safe to use in 2026?
Featured Custom Posts Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Featured Custom Posts Widget?
Featured Custom Posts Widget is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,999 times since it launched in July 2011. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Featured Custom Posts Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Featured Custom Posts Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Featured Custom Posts Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on July 6, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Featured Custom Posts Widget?
Featured Custom Posts Widget is developed and maintained by linkhousemedia.

### What are the best alternatives to Featured Custom Posts Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Featured Custom Posts Widget are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+ installs), Custom Post Type Widgets (10K+ installs) and Custom Post Types and Custo… (10K+ installs).


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