Featured Custom Posts Widget
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:
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Featured Custom Posts Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom post type | >100 |
| custom taxonomy widget | >100 |
| featured posts | >100 |
| featured products | >100 |
| post type widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Featured Custom Posts Widget
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
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:
Of course you can create your own custom post types and taxonomies but the Custom Post Type UI plugin makes very light work of it.
The plugin creates a widget for adding featured posts. There are other plugins that do this but Featured Custom Posts allows for custom post types and taxonomies. It was created to show featured products that were created as custom post types.
Features
- Select number of posts to display (default: 10)
- Post Type
- Custom Taxonomy
- Custom Taxonomy Term
New In Version 1.1
- Added Permalink Base for post URL (Defaults to post’s GUID)
- Added Post Title as the link text if Taxonomy Images plugin isn’t present
Example Usage
Custom Post Type: “products”
Taxonomy: “product-tags”
Taxonomy Term: “featured”
In this example our custom post type of “products” allows us to add products in a similar way to posts. Now with our custom taxonomy of “product-tags” we can tag our products with the tag “featured”. Plug this information into the widget via the wp-admin area and you’re all set!
Future Updates
- Allow for multiple taxonomy terms
- Add thumbnail size support
Installation
To install this plugin please use the “install” feature from the WordPress site.
Changelog
1.1.0
- Added: Permalink Base for post URL (Defaults to post’s GUID)
- Added: Post Title as the link text if Taxonomy Images plugin isn’t present
1.0.1
- Added: Functionality that checks if “Taxonomy Images” plugin is active and in use
- Added: Class “featured-custom-posts” to list of custom posts
1.0.0
- Initial setup
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FAQ
Featured Custom Posts Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
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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