# Most Popular Posts

> Most Popular Posts has 100+ active installs, a 2/5 rating from 1 reviews and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Most Popular Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Most Popular Posts is a basic widget for your sidebar that creates a list of links to the top posts on your blog according to the number of comments on the post. You can customize many aspects of the plugin to fit in…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 51,563
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+23.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6.2
- **Last updated:** Feb 14, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wesg (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wesg/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/most-popular-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,022 |
| [most popular](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/most-popular/) | #1 | 6 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | #81 | 489 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,318 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,987 |
| most popular | >100 | 2,367 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Subscribe to Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 6, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Most Popular Posts safe to use in 2026?
Most Popular Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Most Popular Posts?
Most Popular Posts is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 51,563 times since it launched in August 2008. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Most Popular Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Most Popular Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Most Popular Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.2, was released on February 14, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Most Popular Posts?
Most Popular Posts is developed and maintained by wesg.

### What are the best alternatives to Most Popular Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Most Popular Posts are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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