# Posts in Posts

> Posts in Posts has 40+ active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Posts in Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Posts in Posts will allow you to grab recent posts based on category, tag or just recent posts. Then it will display thoses posts in a list in the post or page you have called the Posts in Posts on. It’s as easy as all…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 4,506
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+24.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.6
- **Last updated:** Sep 30, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WolfieZero (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wolfiezero/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/posts-in-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | >100 | 413 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,124 |
| [recent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent/) | #18 | 50 |
| [tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tag/) | #53 | 177 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| recent | >100 | 4,552 |
| tag | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Pages with category and tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pages-with-category-and-tag/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (28) | Aug 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Search & Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-filter/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (175) | Aug 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-tags/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (195) | Oct 5, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Media Library Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-media-library-categories/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (52) | Aug 22, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Add Category to Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-category-to-pages/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Oct 19, 2019 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Term Management Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/term-management-tools/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (76) | Dec 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 7 | [WP No Base Permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-no-base-permalink/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (16) | May 6, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [Adjust Admin Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adjust-admin-categories/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 27, 2022 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Parent Category Toggler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parent-category-toggler/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [List Custom Taxonomy Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-custom-taxonomy-widget/) | 9K+ | 4.7/5 (21) | Jul 19, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Posts in Posts safe to use in 2026?
Posts in Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Posts in Posts?
Posts in Posts is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,506 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Posts in Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Posts in Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Posts in Posts last updated?
The latest version, 0.6, was released on September 30, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Posts in Posts?
Posts in Posts is developed and maintained by WolfieZero.

### What are the best alternatives to Posts in Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Posts in Posts are Pages with category and tag (50K+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).


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