# Popular Posts / inventivo

> Popular Posts / inventivo has <10 active installs and 140 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Popular Posts / inventivo is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**A widget that lists your most discussed posts with thumbnail, date and comment count.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 332
- **Downloads (30 days):** 140 (+4566.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nils Harder (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/inventivode/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/popular-posts-inventivo/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,014 |
| [popular posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popular-posts/) | #45 | 54 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,118 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 489 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,309 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,912 |
| popular posts | >100 | 2,734 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 10 | [No Page Comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-page-comment/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 17, 2025 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popular Posts / inventivo free?
Yes. Popular Posts / inventivo is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Popular Posts / inventivo safe to use in 2026?
Popular Posts / inventivo is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Popular Posts / inventivo?
Popular Posts / inventivo is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 332 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 140 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Popular Posts / inventivo work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Popular Posts / inventivo up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Popular Posts / inventivo need?
Popular Posts / inventivo requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Popular Posts / inventivo last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 14, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Popular Posts / inventivo?
Popular Posts / inventivo is developed and maintained by Nils Harder.

### What are the best alternatives to Popular Posts / inventivo?
The most popular alternatives to Popular Posts / inventivo are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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