# Page Templates for Posts

> Page Templates for Posts has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Page Templates for Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This plugin provides a page templates dropdown on the post edit screen, where you can select a template of your choice to be applied to the post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,446
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (+35.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 15, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Gagan Goraya (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gagan-goraya/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/page-templates-for-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blog posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blog-posts/) | #3 | 10 |
| [template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template/) | #72 | 185 |
| [templates for posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/templates-for-posts/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blog posts | >100 | 7,706 |
| template | >100 | 10,000 |
| templates for posts | >100 | 9,476 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LSX Blog Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lsx-blog-customizer/) | 70+ | — | Aug 18, 2023 | 25/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Calendar: Blog Feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-calendar-blog-feed/) | 50+ | — | Aug 26, 2023 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [bdwebteam recent post tabs widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bdwebteam-recent-post-tabs-widget/) | 20+ | 5/5 (3) | Jun 29, 2015 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [AI Author Personas By WPRaptor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/raptor-ai-author-personas/) | 10+ | — | Oct 2, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [Scripted.com Writer Marketplace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripted-api/) | 10+ | — | Sep 26, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Get blog posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/get-blog-posts/) | <10 | — | May 21, 2020 | 21/100 |
| 8 | [MakeMyBrand by MakeMyBrand.AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/makemybrand-infographic-generator/) | <10 | — | Feb 4, 2025 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [MM AI Post Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mm-ai-post-generator/) | <10 | — | Sep 25, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [Orbis AI Blog Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/orbis-ai-blog-generator/) | <10 | — | Jun 16, 2026 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Page Templates for Posts free?
Yes. Page Templates for Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Page Templates for Posts safe to use in 2026?
Page Templates for Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Page Templates for Posts?
Page Templates for Posts is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,446 times since it launched in December 2012. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Page Templates for Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Page Templates for 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 Page Templates for Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 15, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Page Templates for Posts?
Page Templates for Posts is developed and maintained by Gagan Goraya.

### What are the best alternatives to Page Templates for Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Page Templates for Posts are LSX Blog Customizer (70+ installs), Simple Calendar: Blog Feed (50+ installs) and bdwebteam recent post tabs… (20+ installs).


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