Possibly Related Recent Posts
Automatically displays possibly related posts at the end of each post using a filter on the_content. List generated on the fly by recency and the categories the current post is in. Does NOT use tags.
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Possibly Related Recent Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 17 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Possibly Related Recent Pos… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| categories | >100 |
| possibly | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| recent | >100 |
| related | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Possibly Related Recent Posts
From the official readme · v1.3Description
Automatically displays possibly related posts at the end of each post using a filter on the_content. List generated on the fly by recency and the categories the current post is in. Does NOT use tags.
Upgrade
- Delete the previous
possibly-related-recent-postsfolder from the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Upload the new
possibly-related-recent-postsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory
Usage
- Just activate and enjoy! No configuration required.
Installation
- Upload the
possibly-related-recent-postsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
NOTE: See “Other Notes” for Upgrade and Usage Instructions as well as other pertinent topics.
Changelog
1.3 (2009-06-18):
- Added options page and option to not display when ont he blog page
1.2 (2009-02-27):
- Fix PHP Notices
- Change function name as to not conflict with other plugins
1.1 (2008-09-25):
- Initial Public Release
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FAQ
Possibly Related Recent Posts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Possibly Related Recent Posts free?
Yes. Possibly Related Recent Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Possibly Related Recent Posts safe to use in 2026?
Possibly Related Recent Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Possibly Related Recent Posts?
Possibly Related Recent Posts is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,065 times since it launched in September 2008. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.
Does Possibly Related Recent Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Possibly Related Recent Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Possibly Related Recent Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on October 3, 2009 (17 years ago).
Who makes Possibly Related Recent Posts?
Possibly Related Recent Posts is developed and maintained by Matt Martz.
What are the best alternatives to Possibly Related Recent Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Possibly Related Recent Posts are List category posts (80K+ installs), Media Library Assistant (70K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).
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