Latest Posts Template Widget
Latest Posts Template Widget is widget that display latest entries.
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Latest Posts Template Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Latest Posts Template Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Latest Posts Template Widget
From the official readme · v0.4Description
Latest Posts Template Widget is widget that display latest entries.
Installation
- Upload
Latest Posts Template Widgetto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- You can set this widget by widget page.
Changelog
0.4
- Add filter hook lptw_posts_latest
0.3
- Some fixes.
0.2
- Add filter hook lptw_tag.
0.1
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Latest Posts Template Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Latest Posts Template Widget free?
Yes. Latest Posts Template Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Latest Posts Template Widget safe to use in 2026?
Latest Posts Template Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Latest Posts Template Widget?
Latest Posts Template Widget is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,369 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.
Does Latest Posts Template Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Latest Posts Template Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Latest Posts Template Widget last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on November 23, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Latest Posts Template Widget?
Latest Posts Template Widget is developed and maintained by Takashi Kitajima.
What are the best alternatives to Latest Posts Template Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Latest Posts Template Widget are Blocksy Companion (300K+ installs), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+ installs) and Table of Contents Plus (200K+ installs).
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