# Post Rotation

> Post Rotation has 300+ active installs, a 4.4/5 rating from 9 reviews and 90 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Post Rotation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**The main goal of this plugin is to avoid too much time without recent posts. ‘Post Rotation’ takes the oldest post that matches with your criteria and automatically converts it in the most recent one, as just published.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 8,640
- **Downloads (30 days):** 90 (+30.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.4/5 from 9 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.9
- **Last updated:** Apr 15, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** digitalemphasis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/digitalemphasis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-rotation/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [automatic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic/) | #17 | 98 |
| [interval](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/interval/) | #1 | 1 |
| [post rotator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-rotator/) | #1 | 1 |
| [rotation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rotation/) | #2 | 14 |
| [rotator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rotator/) | #3 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| automatic | >100 | 10,000 |
| interval | >100 | 1,715 |
| post rotator | #37 | 83 |
| rotation | >100 | 779 |
| rotator | #44 | 109 |

## Version adoption

- 1.9: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Autologin Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autologin-links/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Feb 24, 2021 | 40/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [OTF Regenerate Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otf-regenerate-thumbnails/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Category Posts in Custom Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-posts-in-custom-menu/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (43) | Aug 28, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 5 | [aapanel WP Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aapanel-wp-toolkit/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 29, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Auto Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-updates/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 21, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Automatic Responsive Tables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-responsive-tables/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 6, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Auto Update Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update-plugins/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 17, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [Idle User Logout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/idle-user-logout/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (18) | Aug 30, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [VA Social Buzz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/va-social-buzz/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 3, 2017 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Post Rotation safe to use in 2026?
Post Rotation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Post Rotation?
Post Rotation is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,640 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post Rotation work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Rotation is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Post Rotation last updated?
The latest version, 1.9, was released on April 15, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Post Rotation?
Post Rotation is developed and maintained by digitalemphasis.

### What are the best alternatives to Post Rotation?
The most popular alternatives to Post Rotation are Autologin Links (7K+ installs), Easy Custom Auto Excerpt (6K+ installs) and OTF Regenerate Thumbnails (4K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-rotation/ · Generated 2026-10-18 15:21 UTC by PageForge