# Genesis Post Teasers

> Genesis Post Teasers has 100+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 3 reviews and 120 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 20/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Genesis Post Teasers shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 20/100 on our health check.

**This plugin uses the Genesis grid loop function to display posts teasers either on your Homepage, Archives, or Blog Template and gives added options to control them. Easily have 1,2,3… as many featured posts at top and…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 23,815
- **Downloads (30 days):** 120 (+60% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 20/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.3
- **Last updated:** Sep 13, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Christopher Cochran (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cochran/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/genesis-post-teasers/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [genesis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/genesis/) | #36 | 87 |
| [genesiswp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/genesiswp/) | #19 | 36 |
| [hooks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hooks/) | #8 | 40 |
| [studiopress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/studiopress/) | #14 | 34 |
| [teasers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/teasers/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| genesis | >100 | 293 |
| genesiswp | #29 | 37 |
| hooks | >100 | 10,000 |
| studiopress | #60 | 77 |
| teasers | >100 | 290 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Genesis eNews Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-enews-extended/) | 40K+ | 4.7/5 (28) | Aug 20, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Genesis Simple Hooks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-simple-hooks/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (22) | Mar 31, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [Genesis Simple Share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-simple-share/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (33) | Sep 17, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Genesis Connect for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-connect-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (17) | Jun 2, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 5 | [Genesis Simple Sidebars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-simple-sidebars/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (27) | Jun 2, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 6 | [Genesis Columns Advanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-columns-advanced/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (25) | Jun 23, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Genesis Featured Page Advanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-featured-page-advanced/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (29) | Jun 23, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 8 | [Genesis Portfolio Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-portfolio-pro/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Sep 17, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Genesis Widget Column Classes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-widget-column-classes/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Nov 12, 2024 | 42/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Simple Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-simple-menus/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (11) | Jun 2, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Genesis Post Teasers free?
Yes. Genesis Post Teasers is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Genesis Post Teasers safe to use in 2026?
Genesis Post Teasers shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 20/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Genesis Post Teasers?
Genesis Post Teasers is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,815 times since it launched in November 2010. It was downloaded 120 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Genesis Post Teasers work with WordPress 7.1?
Genesis Post Teasers is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Genesis Post Teasers last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.3, was released on September 13, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Genesis Post Teasers?
Genesis Post Teasers is developed and maintained by Christopher Cochran.

### What are the best alternatives to Genesis Post Teasers?
The most popular alternatives to Genesis Post Teasers are Genesis eNews Extended (40K+ installs), Genesis Simple Hooks (20K+ installs) and Genesis Simple Share (10K+ installs).


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