# Popular Post Widget

> Popular Post Widget has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 151 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Popular Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**This is a simple widget like others to show your most popular posts based on views of your post. Put it in any of your widget area from your WordPress dashboard and the it will automatically show 5 most popular posts…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 11,369
- **Downloads (30 days):** 151 (+37.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 2, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mostafiz Shamim (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/itzmostafiz/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/popular-post-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [most popular posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/most-popular-posts/) | #1 | 2 |
| [Popular post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popular-post/) | #1 | 8 |
| [popular post widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popular-post-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [popular posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popular-posts/) | #14 | 54 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,317 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| most popular posts | >100 | 1,630 |
| Popular post | >100 | 2,742 |
| popular post widget | >100 | 1,481 |
| popular posts | >100 | 2,740 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Simple Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-popular-posts/) | 10+ | — | May 16, 2010 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popular Post Widget free?
Yes. Popular Post Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Popular Post Widget safe to use in 2026?
Popular Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Popular Post Widget?
Popular Post Widget is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,369 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 151 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Popular Post Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Popular Post Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Popular Post Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on December 2, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Popular Post Widget?
Popular Post Widget is developed and maintained by Mostafiz Shamim.

### What are the best alternatives to Popular Post Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Popular Post Widget are Simple Popular Posts (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popular-post-widget/ · Generated 2026-10-12 00:04 UTC by PageForge