# Flex Posts – Responsive Posts Block

> Flex Posts has 2K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 24 reviews and 936 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 84/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Flex Posts is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

**Show your posts with thumbnails in flexible, responsive layouts. Works as a sidebar widget or a block in the editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 63,150
- **Downloads (30 days):** 936 (-56.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 24 reviews
- **Health score:** 84/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tajam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tajam/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/flex-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [magazine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/magazine/) | #4 | 34 |
| [news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news/) | #9 | 206 |
| [posts list](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts-list/) | #2 | 8 |
| [posts-widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts-widget/) | #3 | 17 |
| [responsive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive/) | #32 | 402 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| magazine | #29 | 503 |
| news | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts list | #17 | 10,000 |
| posts-widget | #21 | 10,000 |
| responsive | #48 | 9,877 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 51.7%
- 1.11: 13.4%
- 1.12: 10.9%
- 2.0: 8.1%
- 1.8: 6.8%
- Other: 9.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AF Companion – Starter Sites, Speed Booster & Growth Suite for Professional Publishing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/af-companion/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Sep 15, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [WP Magazine Modules Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-magazine-modules-lite/) | 5K+ | 4.8/5 (30) | Apr 21, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 3 | [ThemeZee Magazine Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themezee-magazine-blocks/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Aug 24, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [Issues and Series for Newspapers, Magazines, Publishers, Writers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/organize-series/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (72) | Sep 15, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Ultra Companion – Companion plugin for WPoperation Themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultra-companion/) | 1K+ | — | Apr 12, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 7 | [Gutenverse News – News Blocks for Blog & Magazine Sites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gutenverse-news/) | 800+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 8, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 8 | [Magazine Columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magazine-columns/) | 600+ | 3/5 (5) | Aug 18, 2015 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [News Element Elementor Blog Magazine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/news-element/) | 400+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 13, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [WP News – WordPress News / Magazine Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-news-magazine/) | 300+ | 2.5/5 (4) | May 24, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 11 | [Elementor Post Grid – News, Magazine & Blog Builder – Ansar Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ansar-elements/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 8, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Flex Posts safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Flex Posts is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Flex Posts?
Flex Posts is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 63,150 times since it launched in May 2018. It was downloaded 936 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Flex Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Flex Posts up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.3 or newer.

### When was Flex Posts last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on August 20, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Flex Posts?
Flex Posts is developed and maintained by Tajam.

### What are the best alternatives to Flex Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Flex Posts are AF Companion (10K+ installs), WP Magazine Modules Lite (5K+ installs) and ThemeZee Magazine Blocks (4K+ installs).


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