# Mark New Posts

> Mark New Posts has 500+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 12 reviews and 126 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 41/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Mark New Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 14,657
- **Downloads (30 days):** 126 (+8.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 41/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 7.6
- **Last updated:** Dec 6, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** i.lychkov (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ilychkov/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mark-new-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/highlight/) | #8 | 71 |
| [New posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/new-posts/) | #2 | 3 |
| [unread](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unread/) | #1 | 5 |
| [unread posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unread-posts/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight | >100 | 2,982 |
| New posts | #93 | 10,000 |
| unread | #27 | 271 |
| unread posts | #4 | 184 |

## Version adoption

- 7.6: 78.9%
- 7.5: 9.3%
- 7.3: 8.6%
- 6.9: 3.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [String locator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/string-locator/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (125) | Jan 15, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [Highlighting Code Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/highlighting-code-block/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (20) | Jul 1, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Highlight Search Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/highlight-search-terms/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (40) | Sep 3, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [Mark Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mark-posts/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (10) | Aug 31, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Code Prettify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-prettify/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (18) | Oct 12, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Tooltipy (tooltips for WP)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bluet-keywords-tooltip-generator/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (68) | Sep 12, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 7 | [Custom Highlight Color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-highlight-color/) | 900+ | 5/5 (5) | Jul 13, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [Colored Admin Post List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/colored-admin-post-list/) | 500+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 27, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [Featured Post with thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-post-with-thumbnail/) | 300+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 21, 2012 | 33/100 |
| 11 | [WP SyntaxHighlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-syntaxhighlighter/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 29, 2012 | 33/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Mark New Posts safe to use in 2026?
Mark New Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Mark New Posts?
Mark New Posts is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,657 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 126 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Mark New Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Mark New Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Mark New Posts last updated?
The latest version, 7.6, was released on December 6, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Mark New Posts?
Mark New Posts is developed and maintained by i.lychkov.

### What are the best alternatives to Mark New Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Mark New Posts are String locator (100K+ installs), Highlighting Code Block (10K+ installs) and Highlight Search Terms (6K+ installs).


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