# KR Popular Posts

> KR Popular Posts has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** KR Popular Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**KR Popular Posts displays a horizontal graph that represents the popularity of a post based on comments, views, ratings, facebook likes and retweets. Ratings are measured only if GD Star Rating plugin is installed and…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 11,675
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+19% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** Jul 15, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** knowledgering (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/knowledgering/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/knowledgering-post-popularity-graph-tool/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [most popular](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/most-popular/) | #2 | 6 |
| [popular posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popular-posts/) | #35 | 54 |
| [popular posts widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popular-posts-widget/) | #9 | 10 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,118 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| most popular | >100 | 2,370 |
| popular posts | >100 | 2,747 |
| popular posts widget | >100 | 1,485 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Most Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/most-popular-posts/) | 100+ | 2/5 (1) | Feb 14, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 2 | [TopPosts for Google Analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/topposts-for-google-analytics/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 8, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-popular-posts/) | 10+ | — | May 16, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Disqus Popular Threads Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-popular-threads-widget/) | 10+ | 3/5 (2) | May 24, 2013 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Prizma](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prizma/) | 10+ | — | Mar 28, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is KR Popular Posts safe to use in 2026?
KR Popular Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use KR Popular Posts?
KR Popular Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,675 times since it launched in March 2011. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does KR Popular Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
KR Popular Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was KR Popular Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on July 15, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes KR Popular Posts?
KR Popular Posts is developed and maintained by knowledgering.

### What are the best alternatives to KR Popular Posts?
The most popular alternatives to KR Popular Posts are Most Popular Posts (100+ installs), TopPosts for Google Analyti… (10+ installs) and Simple Popular Posts (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/knowledgering-post-popularity-graph-tool/ · Generated 2026-10-12 22:27 UTC by PageForge