# MP Recent Post Widget

> MP Recent Post Widget has 10+ active installs and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** MP Recent Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Recent Post Widget with date, author and post thumbnail**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,820
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (-14.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 3, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** MediumPixel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mediumpixel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mp-recent-post-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,199 |
| [post meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-meta/) | #26 | 53 |
| [recent post widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent-post-widget/) | #2 | 4 |
| [thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/thumbnail/) | #94 | 158 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,318 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| post meta | >100 | 7,488 |
| recent post widget | >100 | 1,613 |
| thumbnail | >100 | 4,288 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Duplicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-duplicator/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (80) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Header and Footer Scripts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-and-footer-scripts/) | 200K+ | 4.6/5 (58) | Feb 1, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [Post Type Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-type-switcher/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (254) | Oct 15, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Revision Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revision-control/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (36) | Apr 1, 2018 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Reveal IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reveal-ids-for-wp-admin-25/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (61) | Aug 15, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [Themify Portfolio Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themify-portfolio-post/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 5, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 9 | [WP Admin UI Customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-ui-customize/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Nov 20, 2024 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is MP Recent Post Widget free?
Yes. MP Recent Post Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is MP Recent Post Widget safe to use in 2026?
MP Recent Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MP Recent Post Widget?
MP Recent Post Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,820 times since it launched in August 2016. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MP Recent Post Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
MP Recent Post Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was MP Recent Post Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 3, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes MP Recent Post Widget?
MP Recent Post Widget is developed and maintained by MediumPixel.

### What are the best alternatives to MP Recent Post Widget?
The most popular alternatives to MP Recent Post Widget are Post Duplicator (200K+ installs), Header and Footer Scripts (200K+ installs) and Post Type Switcher (200K+ installs).


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