# Popular Posts

> Popular Posts has 30+ active installs and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Popular Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**WordPress comes with greate feature where popularity testing of posts is very essential need and Popular Posts can be a great tool to serve the want.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 2,982
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+26.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 16, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aftabul Islam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aihimel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/popularposts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [popular](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popular/) | #12 | 35 |
| [popularity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popularity/) | #5 | 10 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,112 |
| [top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/top/) | #13 | 39 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,304 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| popular | >100 | 4,382 |
| popularity | >100 | 258 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| top | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-popular-posts/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (249) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [WP-Stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-stats/) | 2K+ | 2.6/5 (7) | Sep 1, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 3 | [WP Most Popular](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-most-popular/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (11) | Aug 7, 2018 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [Popular Posts by Webline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popular-posts-by-webline/) | 1K+ | 4/5 (9) | Dec 10, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popular-posts-plugin/) | 800+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Popular Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popular-widget/) | 700+ | 4.5/5 (14) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [Most Commented Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/most-commented/) | 300+ | — | Dec 8, 2015 | 26/100 |
| 8 | [Most Popular Tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/most-popular-tags/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 30, 2015 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [Jetpack Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-popular-posts/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 8, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [WP-Ranking PRO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ranking-pro/) | 40+ | — | Oct 20, 2017 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Popular Posts safe to use in 2026?
Popular Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Popular Posts?
Popular Posts is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,982 times since it launched in February 2017. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Popular Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Popular Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Popular Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 16, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Popular Posts?
Popular Posts is developed and maintained by Aftabul Islam.

### What are the best alternatives to Popular Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Popular Posts are WP Popular Posts (100K+ installs), WP-Stats (2K+ installs) and WP Most Popular (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popularposts/ · Generated 2026-09-30 03:53 UTC by PageForge