Lab404 Related Posts
Show related posts in nice format with image. Plugin is fully configurable and easy to use.
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Lab404 Related 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 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Lab404 Related Posts stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| related articles | >100 |
| related posts | >100 |
| related posts shortcode | >100 |
| similar articles | >100 |
| similar posts | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Lab404 Related Posts
From the official readme · v1.1Description
WordPress related posts will show related posts below article in very nice format. Plugin supports different templates for related posts.
It will help you to increase time per visit by showing to user related similar articles. Plugin is fully configurable and very easy to use.
Plugin features:
- Simple form for quick and easy configuration.
- Shortcode generator (you can use shortcodes to show related posts anywhere you want)
- Different templates (boxes and list)
- Plugin will use featured image, or first image from article
- Quick and optimized code for fast page load
Demos:
Installation
- Unzip
wordpress-related-posts.zipto your/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure the plugin by going to the configuration page in left sidebar
- (Optional) Place shortcode anywhere you want
Changelog
1.1 2015-05-05
- There was the bug related with disabling related posts below article, it is fixed now.
1.0 2015-04-30
- Initial release
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FAQ
Lab404 Related Posts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Lab404 Related Posts free?
Yes. Lab404 Related Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Lab404 Related Posts safe to use in 2026?
Lab404 Related 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 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Lab404 Related Posts?
Lab404 Related Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,996 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does Lab404 Related Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Lab404 Related Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Lab404 Related Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on May 11, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Lab404 Related Posts?
Lab404 Related Posts is developed and maintained by Ivan M.
What are the best alternatives to Lab404 Related Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Lab404 Related Posts are Floating Related Posts (50+ installs), Related Posts by ThemeinPro… (50+ installs) and Daisy Related Posts (10+ installs).
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