# PostLists-Extension EC3

> PostLists-Extension EC3 has 10+ active installs and 57 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** PostLists-Extension EC3 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This PostLists Extension provides orderby options, conditions and placeholders for the events created with Event Calendar 3 to be used for each post within PostLists lists.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,509
- **Downloads (30 days):** 57 (+9.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 19, 2009
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** reneade (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/reneade/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ple-ec3/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/categories/) | >100 | 355 |
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | >100 | 413 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | >100 | 491 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,120 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| categories | >100 | 10,000 |
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-tags/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (195) | Oct 5, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Media Library Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-media-library-categories/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (52) | Aug 22, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [FV Top Level Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fv-top-level-cats/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (23) | Sep 3, 2025 | 53/100 |
| 6 | [Post Tags and Categories for Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-tags-and-categories-for-pages/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (23) | Jan 7, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [Visual Term Description Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visual-term-description-editor/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (21) | Aug 17, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [Essential Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-widgets/) | 10K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Jun 18, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [Hide Categories and Products for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-categories-products-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (29) | Oct 1, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [Allow HTML in Category Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-html-in-category-descriptions/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (41) | Mar 5, 2026 | 61/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is PostLists-Extension EC3 free?
Yes. PostLists-Extension EC3 is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is PostLists-Extension EC3 safe to use in 2026?
PostLists-Extension EC3 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PostLists-Extension EC3?
PostLists-Extension EC3 is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,509 times since it launched in May 2008. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

### When was PostLists-Extension EC3 last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on June 19, 2009 (17 years ago).

### Who makes PostLists-Extension EC3?
PostLists-Extension EC3 is developed and maintained by reneade.

### What are the best alternatives to PostLists-Extension EC3?
The most popular alternatives to PostLists-Extension EC3 are List category posts (80K+ installs), Media Library Assistant (70K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).


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