# List Children

> List Children has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 114 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** List Children shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 6,801
- **Downloads (30 days):** 114 (+56.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.2.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 29, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andy Stratton (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/theandystratton/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/list-children/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [list pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/list-pages/) | #2 | 11 |
| [nagivation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nagivation/) | #1 | 2 |
| [permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalinks/) | #26 | 67 |
| [subnavigation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subnavigation/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| list pages | >100 | 10,000 |
| nagivation | #1 | 3 |
| permalinks | >100 | 3,643 |
| subnavigation | #1 | 4 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 70.2%
- 1.2: 11.4%
- 2.0: 9.9%
- 2.1: 8.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [List Pages Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-pages-shortcode/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (14) | Feb 21, 2023 | 41/100 |
| 3 | [Recently Updated Pages and Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recently-updated-pages-and-posts/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 27, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 4 | [List All Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-all-pages/) | 50+ | 4/5 (5) | Apr 26, 2013 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Page Edit Toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-edit-toolbar/) | 30+ | 5/5 (5) | Jul 13, 2014 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [DMG Related Pages Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dmg-related-pages-widget/) | 20+ | — | Aug 24, 2016 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [DMG Custom Menu Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dmg-custom-menu-widget/) | 10+ | — | Aug 25, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [ShortCode – Get Child List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcode-get-child-list/) | 10+ | — | Sep 23, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Klan1 WP List Subpages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/k1-page-listing/) | 10+ | — | Sep 16, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [SV Press Permit Show Available Content for User](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sv-press-permit-show-available-content-for-user/) | <10 | — | Mar 8, 2018 | 21/100 |
| 11 | [List Pages – Widget, Block & Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/onodev-recent-pages-widget/) | <10 | — | Jun 18, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is List Children free?
Yes. List Children is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is List Children safe to use in 2026?
List Children shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use List Children?
List Children is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,801 times since it launched in May 2009. It was downloaded 114 times in the last 30 days.

### Does List Children work with WordPress 7.1?
List Children is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does List Children need?
List Children requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was List Children last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.0, was released on April 29, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes List Children?
List Children is developed and maintained by Andy Stratton.

### What are the best alternatives to List Children?
The most popular alternatives to List Children are List Pages Shortcode (5K+ installs), Recently Updated Pages and… (100+ installs) and List All Pages (50+ installs).


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