# Recent Posts

> Recent Posts has 400+ active installs and 91 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 400+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**You may pass parameters when calling the function to configure some of the options. Example: mdv_recent_posts(10, '', '', true, 5, false, false)**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 59,623
- **Downloads (30 days):** 91 (+16.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 8, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nick Momrik (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nickmomrik/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/recent-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [list](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/list/) | #24 | 181 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,114 |
| [recent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent/) | #7 | 50 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| list | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| recent | >100 | 4,295 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 71.1%
- 1.2: 15.1%
- 1.1: 13.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [My-Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-plugins/) | 30K+ | 1/5 (1) | Jul 2, 2013 | 26/100 |
| 3 | [VK Link Target Controller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-link-target-controller/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 24, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Link Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-library/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Sep 6, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WooCommerce Grid / List toggle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-grid-list-toggle/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (31) | May 11, 2018 | 41/100 |
| 6 | [Listo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/listo/) | 7K+ | 4.8/5 (12) | Aug 24, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Posts List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-list/) | 7K+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Jun 6, 2013 | 35/100 |
| 8 | [Authors List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authors-list/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 24, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 9 | [List categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-categories/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (15) | Sep 13, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [User Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-avatar/) | 4K+ | 4/5 (26) | Nov 20, 2023 | 30/100 |

## 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 400+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Recent Posts?
Recent Posts is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 59,623 times since it launched in January 2005. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Recent Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Recent Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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, 1.3, was released on December 8, 2015 (11 years ago).

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

### What are the best alternatives to Recent Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Recent Posts are List category posts (80K+ installs), My-Plugins (30K+ installs) and VK Link Target Controller (30K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-posts/ · Generated 2026-10-04 23:11 UTC by PageForge