# Premium Posts

> Premium Posts has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Premium Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Want to add a special message or ad code to your most popular blog posts? This plugin enables you to do just that!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,105
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (-21.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** May 30, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shaun Scovil (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sscovil/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/premium-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [mark](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mark/) | #5 | 7 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,199 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,121 |
| [premium](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/premium/) | #3 | 6 |
| [tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tag/) | >100 | 177 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| mark | >100 | 4,083 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| premium | >100 | 7,300 |
| tag | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Product Labels for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-product-labels-for-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (252) | Aug 31, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Highlight Search Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/highlight-search-terms/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (40) | Sep 3, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [Attendance Management For LifterLMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attendance-management-for-lifterlms/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 9, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 4 | [WP Owner Mark](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-owner-mark/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 10, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Sale Percentage Badge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-sale-percentage-value/) | <10 | — | Feb 25, 2021 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [PP Maintenance Labels](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pp-maintenance-labels/) | <10 | — | Sep 17, 2026 | 59/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Premium Posts safe to use in 2026?
Premium Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Premium Posts?
Premium Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,105 times since it launched in May 2013. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Premium Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Premium Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Premium Posts last updated?
The latest version, 2.3, was released on May 30, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Premium Posts?
Premium Posts is developed and maintained by Shaun Scovil.

### What are the best alternatives to Premium Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Premium Posts are Advanced Product Labels for… (10K+ installs), Highlight Search Terms (6K+ installs) and Attendance Management For L… (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/premium-posts/ · Generated 2026-10-15 19:16 UTC by PageForge