# MZD Recent Posts

> MZD Recent Posts has <10 active installs and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** MZD Recent Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**A complete WordPress Recent Posts plugin to show any recent posts widget in sidebar area.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,550
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+13.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 13, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+, PHP 5.6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Md Mazedul Islam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mazedulislam27/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mzd-recent-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [mazedulislam27](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mazedulislam27/) | #1 | 1 |
| [recent post widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent-post-widget/) | #4 | 4 |
| [Recent Posts Sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent-posts-sidebar/) | #1 | 1 |
| [recent posts widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent-posts-widget/) | #4 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| mazedulislam27 | #2 | 2 |
| recent post widget | >100 | 1,613 |
| Recent Posts Sidebar | >100 | 1,031 |
| recent posts widget | >100 | 1,613 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is MZD Recent Posts safe to use in 2026?
MZD Recent Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MZD Recent Posts?
MZD Recent Posts is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,550 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MZD Recent Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
MZD Recent Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does MZD Recent Posts need?
MZD Recent Posts requires PHP 5.6.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was MZD Recent Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 13, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes MZD Recent Posts?
MZD Recent Posts is developed and maintained by Md Mazedul Islam.


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