# Get Post

> Get Post has 100+ active installs and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Get Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Get Post adds a tag that allows you to retrieve and display the latest post identified by a specific set of parameters.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 14,925
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+1.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 6, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jtatum (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jtatum/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/get-post/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/display/) | #17 | 60 |
| [latest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latest/) | #4 | 23 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | >100 | 491 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,204 |
| [retrieve](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/retrieve/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| display | >100 | 10,000 |
| latest | >100 | 9,509 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| retrieve | >100 | 2,751 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Show User Registration Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-user-registration-date/) | 900+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Feb 23, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [Last Updated Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/last-updated-shortcode/) | 800+ | 5/5 (10) | Jan 1, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Show User ID](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-user-id/) | 700+ | 5/5 (3) | Feb 23, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [Plugins List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugins-list/) | 700+ | 5/5 (12) | Aug 20, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 5 | [User Meta Display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-meta-display/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Jun 4, 2014 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Custom Post Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-order/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 5, 2009 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [LIQUID RWD Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/liquid-rwd-plus/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 28, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 8 | [Display Name Author Permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-name-author-permalink/) | 300+ | 4.2/5 (5) | May 31, 2018 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [Widget Display Conditions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-display-conditions/) | 300+ | 4.8/5 (5) | Apr 22, 2021 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [Display During Conditional Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-during-conditional-shortcode/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Feb 7, 2026 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Get Post safe to use in 2026?
Get Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Get Post?
Get Post is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,925 times since it launched in November 2008. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Get Post work with WordPress 7.1?
Get Post is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Get Post last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on June 6, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Get Post?
Get Post is developed and maintained by jtatum.

### What are the best alternatives to Get Post?
The most popular alternatives to Get Post are Show User Registration Date (900+ installs), Last Updated Shortcode (800+ installs) and Show User ID (700+ installs).


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