PostSummary
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.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where PostSummary stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| image | >100 |
| preview | >100 |
| summary | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About PostSummary
From the official readme · v1.2.1Description
PostSummary allow you to add a widget with a kind of preview of your posts. You can add a list like the newspaper sites
or a list of posts really similar to adsense style. You can mix your posts and adsense with the same aspect.
Every instance of the widget is independent and can be configured separately.
You can choose the categories to be displayed or if the lias is made of the most recent posts or, if you have statpresscn plugin,
the most read posts.
Installation
- Upload
postsummary.zipto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- go to apparence/widget page and add the PostSummary widget in your page
Changelog
1.2
- Added the thumbnail management
1.2.1
- Fix: error when thumbnail enabled and there are no images in the post
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FAQ
PostSummary: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
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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