Nelio Related Posts
Get a list of Related Posts by querying your Swiftype account, or using WordPress' regular search functions.
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Nelio Related Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Nelio Related Posts stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cached | >100 |
| related post | >100 |
| search | >100 |
| swiftype | #4 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 1 reviews
About Nelio Related Posts
From the official readme · v2.1.1Description
Get a list of Related Posts by querying your Swiftype account. If Swiftype is
not available, it uses WordPress’ regular search system. By default, the
related post search is performed using one of the available tags, but you can
override it using your own search query string.
Custom Templates
Version 2.1.0 let’s you define your own templates for displaying each related
post. Just create a directory namedneliosrpin your theme’s directory and
create the template you want to use such as, for instance,
template-name.php. When inserting the widget, specify that the template is
template-nameand you’re ready to go!Warning Remember to save your templates somewhere save before updating
your theme!(In the directory
template-examplesyou’ll find some examples).
Note If you want to use this plugin with your Swiftype account, please keep
in mind you must have the official Swiftype
Search plugin installed.
Features
- Swiftype-powered Search The list of related posts is built using your
Swiftype account. - Regular WordPress Search You can also use the plugin without a Swiftype
account. Just install the plugin and the regular WordPress search will be used. - Advanced search Related posts are based on tags. However, you can use
your own search query. - Customization You can tweak a few details of the related post list, such
as the section title, the number of words in the excerpt, or the number of days
for the cache will be valid.
Featured On
- Swiftype’s Facebook
Page (Facebook) - Our New Plugin–Nelio Related
Posts (Nelio’s blog)
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Changelog
Added some translations to other languages.
2.1.1
- Translated to Spanish by Nelio.
- Translated to Catalan by Nelio.
- Translated to Serbian by Ogi Djuraskovic, from First Site
Guide (thanks Ogi!).
2.1.0
- Use custom templates for rendering related posts for widget.
2.0.0
- Swiftype Related Posts are now widget based. Place them wherever you want!
- Some minor improvements.
- Added a reference to our A/B Testing service.
1.0.3
- Added a new helper function for inserting the related posts wherever you
want, by simply editing your (child) theme.
1.0.2
- Class “related_post_link” added to all related post links (useful for GA)
- Small tweaks
1.0.1
- Fix: removed an extra anchor ‘a’ closing tag.
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
Nelio Related Posts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Nelio Related Posts free?
Yes. Nelio Related Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Nelio Related Posts safe to use in 2026?
Nelio Related Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Nelio Related Posts?
Nelio Related Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,610 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does Nelio Related Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Nelio Related Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Nelio Related Posts last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on April 25, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Nelio Related Posts?
Nelio Related Posts is developed and maintained by Nelio Software.
What are the best alternatives to Nelio Related Posts?
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