# Posts Number Widget

> Posts Number Widget has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 76 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Posts Number Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**“Posts Number Widget” the plugin display number of posts on widget.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,252
- **Downloads (30 days):** 76 (+28.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 24, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sysbird (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sysbird/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/posts-number-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,315 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Blocksy Companion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocksy-companion/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (93) | Oct 8, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Black Studio TinyMCE Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/black-studio-tinymce-widget/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (191) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [Table of Contents Plus – Automatic Table of Contents for Posts & Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/table-of-contents-plus/) | 200K+ | 4.5/5 (183) | Sep 17, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [Widget Importer & Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-importer-exporter/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (117) | May 23, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-posts-widget-with-thumbnails/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (213) | Sep 13, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 6 | [Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-widget/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (287) | Apr 20, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Social Media Share Buttons & Social Sharing Icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-social-media-icons/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (5,333) | Sep 18, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-sidebars/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (1,028) | Aug 16, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [Fixed Widget and Sticky Elements for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/q2w3-fixed-widget/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (262) | Mar 30, 2023 | 47/100 |
| 10 | [PHP Code Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/php-code-widget/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (61) | Mar 30, 2022 | 47/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Posts Number Widget safe to use in 2026?
Posts Number Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Posts Number Widget?
Posts Number Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,252 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Posts Number Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Posts Number Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Posts Number Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on June 24, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Posts Number Widget?
Posts Number Widget is developed and maintained by sysbird.

### What are the best alternatives to Posts Number Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Posts Number Widget are Blocksy Companion (300K+ installs), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+ installs) and Table of Contents Plus (200K+ installs).


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