# Hidden Posts

> Hidden Posts has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hidden Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**If you’d like to check out the code and contribute, join us on GitHub. Pull requests, issues, and plugin recommendations are more than welcome!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 5,677
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (-12.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 19, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Josh Betz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/betzster/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hidden-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,113 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Aug 18, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Post Duplicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-duplicator/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (80) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [WP Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-popular-posts/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (249) | Sep 27, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Public Post Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/public-post-preview/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (80) | Jun 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yet-another-related-posts-plugin/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (1,163) | Nov 11, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Display Posts – Easy lists, grids, navigation, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-posts-shortcode/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (164) | Oct 14, 2024 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 9 | [WP Telegram (Auto Post and Notifications)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptelegram/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (426) | Feb 14, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [WP Admin UI Customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-ui-customize/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Nov 20, 2024 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Hidden Posts safe to use in 2026?
Hidden Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hidden Posts?
Hidden Posts is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,677 times since it launched in December 2013. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hidden Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Hidden Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Hidden Posts last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on December 19, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Hidden Posts?
Hidden Posts is developed and maintained by Josh Betz.

### What are the best alternatives to Hidden Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Hidden Posts are GenerateBlocks (200K+ installs), Post Duplicator (200K+ installs) and WP Popular Posts (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hidden-posts/ · Generated 2026-09-28 19:33 UTC by PageForge