# Genesis Featured Widget Amplified

> Genesis Featured Widget Amplified has 2K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 15 reviews and 193 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**Genesis Featured Posts with support for custom post types, taxonomies, and so much more**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 91,615
- **Downloads (30 days):** 193 (+24.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.9.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 22, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+, PHP 5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nick the Geek (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nick_thegeek/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/genesis-featured-widget-amplified/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-type/) | #17 | 268 |
| [featured post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-post/) | #3 | 16 |
| [genesis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/genesis/) | #11 | 87 |
| [genesiswp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/genesiswp/) | #8 | 36 |
| [studiopress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/studiopress/) | #5 | 34 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post type | >100 | 10,000 |
| featured post | >100 | 4,268 |
| genesis | >100 | 291 |
| genesiswp | #12 | 37 |
| studiopress | #36 | 77 |

## Version adoption

- 0.9: 88.4%
- 0.8: 11.6%

## 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 | 83/100 |
| 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 Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi… free?
Yes. Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi… safe to use in 2026?
Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi…?
Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi… is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 91,615 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 193 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi… work with WordPress 7.1?
Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi… is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi… need?
Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi… requires PHP 5.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi… last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.2, was released on December 22, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi…?
Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi… is developed and maintained by Nick the Geek.

### What are the best alternatives to Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi…?
The most popular alternatives to Genesis Featured Widget Amplifi… 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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