# PostSummary

> PostSummary has 10+ active installs and 73 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** PostSummary shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Postsummary creates a widget that contains a list of posts with title and the beginning of the text. You can style and add a thumbnail.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,466
- **Downloads (30 days):** 73 (+40.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 20, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ognigiorno (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ognigiorno/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/postsummary/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 816 |
| [preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preview/) | #49 | 100 |
| [summary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/summary/) | #19 | 60 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| preview | >100 | 9,301 |
| summary | >100 | 3,923 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Imsanity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/imsanity/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (292) | Aug 20, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Firelight Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-fancybox/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (360) | Sep 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,002) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [reSmush.it : The original free image compressor and optimizer plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/resmushit-image-optimizer/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (165) | Aug 20, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-widget/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (287) | Apr 20, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Menu Image, Icons made easy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-image/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (123) | Jul 20, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [Featured Image from URL (FIFU)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-image-from-url/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (264) | Sep 29, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [ImageMagick Engine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/imagemagick-engine/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (16) | Aug 19, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Image Sizes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-image-sizes/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (91) | Aug 17, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PostSummary safe to use in 2026?
PostSummary shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PostSummary?
PostSummary is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,466 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PostSummary work with WordPress 7.1?
PostSummary is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was PostSummary last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on September 20, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes PostSummary?
PostSummary is developed and maintained by ognigiorno.

### What are the best alternatives to PostSummary?
The most popular alternatives to PostSummary are Imsanity (200K+ installs), Firelight Lightbox (200K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).


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