Jassn Popular Posts
Display popular posts with customizable image dimensions, responsive settings, and multiple display options.
Use with caution
Jassn Popular Posts works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Jassn Popular Posts stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| popular posts | >100 |
| popular posts widget | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| sidebar | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
About Jassn Popular Posts
From the official readme · v1.0.6Description
Jassn Popular Posts is a powerful plugin that displays your most popular posts based on comment count. It offers extensive customization options including responsive settings for different devices, image size control, and color customization.
Features:
- Display popular posts based on comment count
- Responsive settings for desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Customizable image dimensions (width and height)
- Multiple image sizes support
- Color customization (title and background)
- Shortcode support: [jassnpopo_popular_posts]
- Widget support
- Clean and modern design
- Lightweight and fast
- Translation ready
- GPL licensed
- Mobile friendly
- Fully security hardened
Support
For support, please visit the WordPress support forums or contact the developer through the WordPress.org profile.
Credits
Developed by Jaswant Singh
WordPress.org Profile: https://profiles.wordpress.org/jass345/
License
This plugin is licensed under GPLv2 or later.
Installation
- Upload
jassn-popular-poststo the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings > Popular Posts to configure the plugin
- Use the shortcode
[jassnpopo_popular_posts]or add the widget to your sidebar
Frequently asked questions
How do I display popular posts?
Use the shortcode [jassnpopo_popular_posts] in any post or page, or add the “Jassn Popular Posts” widget to your sidebar.
Can I customize image sizes?
Yes! You can set image width, height, and choose from available WordPress image sizes in the settings page.
Does this work with responsive themes?
Yes! The plugin includes responsive settings for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
How are popular posts determined?
Posts are sorted by comment count in descending order.
Can I change the number of posts displayed?
Yes, you can set the number of posts in the settings page or using the number parameter in the shortcode: [jassnpopo_popular_posts number=10]
Is this plugin compatible with caching plugins?
Yes, the plugin works with all major caching plugins.
Can I use this with page builders?
Yes, the shortcode works with all page builders including Elementor, Gutenberg, and WPBakery.
Changelog
Prefix change and sanitization improvements. Please update your shortcodes to use [jassnpopo_popular_posts].
1.0.6
- Changed prefix from “jpp” to “jassnpopo” (9 characters – meets WordPress requirement)
- Removed unprefixed shortcode “enhanced_popular_posts”
- Added range validation for numeric settings (min/max clamping)
- Improved sanitization with absint and range validation
1.0.5
- Fixed translators comment placement
1.0.4
- Fixed translators comment placement for i18n compliance
1.0.3
- Fixed fatal error due to duplicate function declarations
- Removed inline tags – now uses wp_add_inline_style() properly
1.0.2
- Fixed PHP version requirement to 7.0
- Improved sanitization with whitelist validation
1.0.1
- Security hardening: All outputs properly escaped
- Removed discouraged load_plugin_textdomain()
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FAQ
Jassn Popular Posts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Jassn Popular Posts free?
Yes. Jassn Popular Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Jassn Popular Posts safe to use in 2026?
Jassn Popular Posts works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Jassn Popular Posts?
Jassn Popular Posts is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 149 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.
Does Jassn Popular Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Jassn Popular Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Jassn Popular Posts need?
Jassn Popular Posts requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Jassn Popular Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on August 15, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Jassn Popular Posts?
Jassn Popular Posts is developed and maintained by Jaswant Singh.
What are the best alternatives to Jassn Popular Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Jassn Popular Posts are WP ULike (60K+ installs), WebberZone Top 10 (10K+ installs) and Statify Widget (4K+ installs).
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