# Recent Posts

> Recent Posts has 500+ active installs and 104 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Recent Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**Recent Posts displays a list of your blog’s newest posts. The output can be customised in many ways.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 73,411
- **Downloads (30 days):** 104 (-8.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.6.2.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 9, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.6.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 1.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** RobMarsh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/robmarsh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/recent-posts-plugin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [latest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latest/) | #1 | 23 |
| [newest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newest/) | #1 | 4 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,112 |
| [recent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent/) | #6 | 50 |
| [recent posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent-posts/) | #17 | 94 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| latest | >100 | 9,509 |
| newest | >100 | 935 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| recent | >100 | 4,230 |
| recent posts | >100 | 2,864 |

## Version adoption

- 2.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Recent Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-comments-plugin/) | 200+ | — | Sep 17, 2008 | 26/100 |
| 3 | [ETH Redirect to Latest Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eth-redirect-to-latest-post/) | 100+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jan 19, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 4 | [Get Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/get-post/) | 100+ | — | Jun 6, 2011 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Stealth Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stealth-update/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Apr 13, 2016 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Featured Podcast Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-podcast-widget/) | 60+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 29, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [Newstastic Post Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/newstastic-post-slider/) | 50+ | 3.3/5 (8) | Nov 3, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [Latest Posts with Order Option](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-posts-with-order-option/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 3, 2013 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Latest Spotify Activity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-spotify-activity/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 27, 2011 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Latest Posts Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-latest-posts-shortcode/) | 10+ | — | Jun 15, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Cubecolour New Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cubecolour-new-plugins/) | 10+ | 5/5 (5) | Jun 23, 2025 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Recent Posts safe to use in 2026?
Recent Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Recent Posts?
Recent Posts is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 73,411 times since it launched in March 2008. It was downloaded 104 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Recent Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Recent Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 2.6.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Recent Posts last updated?
The latest version, 2.6.2.0, was released on September 9, 2008 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Recent Posts?
Recent Posts is developed and maintained by RobMarsh.

### What are the best alternatives to Recent Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Recent Posts are Recent Comments (200+ installs), ETH Redirect to Latest Post (100+ installs) and Get Post (100+ installs).


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