# Pro Recent Post Widget

> Pro Recent Post Widget has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Pro Recent Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Pro Recent Post Widget plugin.You have choice to specific category recent post show.exclude any category,exclude any post**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,935
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+8.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 18, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shambhu Patnaik (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shambhu-patnaik/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pro-recent-post-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [advanced recent posts widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advanced-recent-posts-widget/) | #3 | 4 |
| [custom recent post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-recent-post/) | #1 | 1 |
| [exclude post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exclude-post/) | #2 | 3 |
| [pro recent post widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pro-recent-post-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| advanced recent posts widget | >100 | 603 |
| custom recent post | >100 | 2,091 |
| exclude post | >100 | 3,314 |
| pro recent post widget | >100 | 572 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [TW Recent Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tw-recent-posts-widget/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (15) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 2 | [Service Boxes Widgets Text Icon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/service-boxes-widgets-text-icon/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 29, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Responsive Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-posts-widget/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 19, 2015 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro Recent Post Widget free?
Yes. Pro Recent Post Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Pro Recent Post Widget safe to use in 2026?
Pro Recent Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pro Recent Post Widget?
Pro Recent Post Widget is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,935 times since it launched in February 2013. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pro Recent Post Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Pro Recent Post Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Pro Recent Post Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on December 18, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Pro Recent Post Widget?
Pro Recent Post Widget is developed and maintained by Shambhu Patnaik.

### What are the best alternatives to Pro Recent Post Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Pro Recent Post Widget are TW Recent Posts Widget (1K+ installs), Service Boxes Widgets Text… (100+ installs) and Responsive Posts Widget (50+ installs).


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