Posts Number Widget
“Posts Number Widget” the plugin display number of posts on widget.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Posts Number Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 2 reviews
About Posts Number Widget
From the official readme · v1.2Description
“Posts Number Widget” the plugin display number of posts on widget.
Usage
- Add the “Posts Number Widget” for your widget area.
- You can change the title and posts unit at settings.
Installation
- Upload the entire “Posts Number Widget” folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
1.2
- remove Domain Path.
1.1
- fix WordPress Version 5.2.
1.0
- Hello, world!
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FAQ
Posts Number Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
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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