# Truncate Recent Posts Titles

> Truncate Recent Posts Titles has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Truncate Recent Posts Titles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Recent Posts Widget with truncated post titles.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,193
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (+3.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 30, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** pmclain (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pmclain/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pm-truncated-recent-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [recent posts widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent-posts-widget/) | #2 | 4 |
| [truncate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/truncate/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| recent posts widget | >100 | 1,613 |
| truncate | >100 | 229 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [TW Recent Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tw-recent-posts-widget/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (15) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [WPR General Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpr-general-posts-widget/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 9, 2018 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [MZD Recent Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mzd-recent-posts/) | <10 | — | Sep 13, 2024 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Truncate Recent Posts Titles safe to use in 2026?
Truncate Recent Posts Titles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Truncate Recent Posts Titles?
Truncate Recent Posts Titles is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,193 times since it launched in November 2015. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Truncate Recent Posts Titles work with WordPress 7.1?
Truncate Recent Posts Titles is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Truncate Recent Posts Titles last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on November 30, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Truncate Recent Posts Titles?
Truncate Recent Posts Titles is developed and maintained by pmclain.

### What are the best alternatives to Truncate Recent Posts Titles?
The most popular alternatives to Truncate Recent Posts Titles are TW Recent Posts Widget (1K+ installs), WPR General Posts (10+ installs) and MZD Recent Posts (<10 installs).


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