# Latest News, Posts, Articles

> Latest News, Posts, Articles has <10 active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Latest News, Posts, Articles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Responsive Latest News/Posts/Feeds/Articles is an easy-to-use WordPress plugin that allows you to display the latest news, posts, articles, or feed items on any page, post, or widget area. You can add as many news items…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 977
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+60.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 29, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ferdaus Alom (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ferdausalom/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/latest-news-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blog/) | >100 | 262 |
| [latest articles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latest-articles/) | #3 | 3 |
| [latest posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latest-posts/) | #26 | 31 |
| [Latest-news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latest-news/) | #10 | 11 |
| [News Feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-feed/) | #6 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blog | >100 | 10,000 |
| latest articles | >100 | 952 |
| latest posts | >100 | 5,704 |
| Latest-news | >100 | 7,549 |
| News Feed | >100 | 3,544 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Oct 2, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [Gum Addon for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gum-elementor-addon/) | 50K+ | — | Aug 19, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 4 | [Blog Designer Pack – Blog, Post Grid, Post Slider, Post Carousel, Category Post, News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-designer-pack/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (79) | Oct 11, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Post Slider and Post Carousel with Post Vertical Scrolling Widget – A Responsive Post Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-slider-and-carousel/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (31) | Oct 11, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [Latest Posts Block – Dynamic Posts Grid, Posts List, Posts Tile with Stunning Layouts for WordPress Blogs & Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-posts-block-lite/) | 6K+ | 4/5 (1) | Dec 10, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Blog Stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-blog-stats/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (38) | Aug 9, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Classic Blog Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-blog-grid/) | 3K+ | 3/5 (2) | Sep 7, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 9 | [WP Image Borders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-image-borders/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (45) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [Blog-in-Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-in-blog/) | 800+ | 5/5 (16) | Jan 26, 2026 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Latest News, Posts, Articles free?
Yes. Latest News, Posts, Articles is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Latest News, Posts, Articles safe to use in 2026?
Latest News, Posts, Articles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Latest News, Posts, Articles?
Latest News, Posts, Articles is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 977 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Latest News, Posts, Articles work with WordPress 7.1?
Latest News, Posts, Articles is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Latest News, Posts, Articles last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on November 29, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes Latest News, Posts, Articles?
Latest News, Posts, Articles is developed and maintained by Ferdaus Alom.

### What are the best alternatives to Latest News, Posts, Articles?
The most popular alternatives to Latest News, Posts, Articles are SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+ installs), All In One Favicon (60K+ installs) and Gum Addon for Elementor (50K+ installs).


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