# Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget

> Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget has 300+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 141 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**The “Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget” helps users to easily display latest posts in a page or in sidebar by just using simple shortcode [recentposts-sc] By default it displays “latest posts” or “recent posts” which can…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 13,588
- **Downloads (30 days):** 141 (+17.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** Mar 14, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** rajros (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rajros/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/recent-posts-shortcode-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [latest posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latest-posts/) | #6 | 31 |
| [latest posts shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latest-posts-shortcode/) | #1 | 1 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,119 |
| [recent posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent-posts/) | #19 | 96 |
| [recent posts shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent-posts-shortcode/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| latest posts | >100 | 5,692 |
| latest posts shortcode | >100 | 2,724 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| recent posts | >100 | 3,006 |
| recent posts shortcode | >100 | 1,346 |

## Version adoption

- 1.8: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Category Posts Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-posts/) | 40K+ | 4.5/5 (79) | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 2 | [Latest Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-posts/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (7) | Apr 2, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 3 | [news ticker benaceur](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/news-ticker-benaceur/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (25) | Dec 7, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [Relevant – Related, Featured, Latest, and Popular Posts by BestWebSoft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevant/) | 800+ | 3.5/5 (13) | Jun 10, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [Enhanced Recent Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enhanced-recent-posts/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 12, 2014 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [GS Posts Grid – Recent Posts, Category Posts, Post Filter, Slider & List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-grid/) | 100+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 25, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Aparat WordPress Video Feed Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aparat-feed/) | 100+ | — | Feb 14, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Simple Category Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-seo-categories-posts/) | 100+ | 4.3/5 (4) | Apr 20, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Newstastic Post Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/newstastic-post-slider/) | 50+ | 3.3/5 (8) | Nov 3, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [Post Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/horizontal-post-slider/) | 20+ | — | Oct 20, 2016 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget safe to use in 2026?
Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget?
Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,588 times since it launched in March 2017. It was downloaded 141 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.8, was released on March 14, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget?
Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget is developed and maintained by rajros.

### What are the best alternatives to Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget are Category Posts Block (40K+ installs), Latest Posts (4K+ installs) and news ticker benaceur (1K+ installs).


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