# Hero Posts Lite

> Hero Posts Lite has 300+ active installs and 157 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hero Posts Lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Post Grid Plugin for WordPress - Allows you to display your WordPress posts in a more effective grid layout**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 5,549
- **Downloads (30 days):** 157 (-55.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** May 26, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** boldthemes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/boldthemes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hero-posts-lite/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [magazine layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/magazine-layout/) | #2 | 3 |
| [news display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-display/) | #1 | 1 |
| [news grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-grid/) | #1 | 2 |
| [post filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-filter/) | #8 | 22 |
| [post grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-grid/) | #30 | 81 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| magazine layout | >100 | 282 |
| news display | >100 | 10,000 |
| news grid | >100 | 3,459 |
| post filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| post grid | >100 | 3,022 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [ThemeZee Magazine Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themezee-magazine-blocks/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Aug 24, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 3 | [PostExtra –  News and Magazine Blog Post Blocks for Gutenberg & FSE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-extra/) | 100+ | — | Jul 15, 2026 | 59/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Hero Posts Lite safe to use in 2026?
Hero Posts Lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hero Posts Lite?
Hero Posts Lite is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,549 times since it launched in October 2023. It was downloaded 157 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hero Posts Lite work with WordPress 7.1?
Hero Posts Lite is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Hero Posts Lite need?
Hero Posts Lite requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Hero Posts Lite last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on May 26, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Hero Posts Lite?
Hero Posts Lite is developed and maintained by boldthemes.

### What are the best alternatives to Hero Posts Lite?
The most popular alternatives to Hero Posts Lite are ThemeZee Magazine Blocks (4K+ installs) and PostExtra (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hero-posts-lite/ · Generated 2026-09-30 15:25 UTC by PageForge