# Related Posts Widget

> Related Posts Widget has 90+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 20/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Related Posts Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 20/100 on our health check.

**Related Posts Widget shows a list of posts with similar tags to the current post. The widget is only shown on single post pages. The Related Post widget only shows & loads it’s file in front end when is_single() returns…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 11,743
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (-3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 20/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 16, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mrinal Roy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mkrdip/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/related-posts-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [related posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/related-posts/) | #32 | 137 |
| [Related Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/related-posts-widget/) | #1 | 5 |
| [similar posts widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/similar-posts-widget/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| related posts | >100 | 4,907 |
| Related Posts Widget | >100 | 2,191 |
| similar posts widget | >100 | 911 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 51.1%
- 2.0: 48.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [VK All in One Expansion Unit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-all-in-one-expansion-unit/) | 100K+ | 4/5 (7) | Sep 5, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yet-another-related-posts-plugin/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (1,164) | Nov 11, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [Contextual Related Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contextual-related-posts/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (201) | Oct 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/related-posts-thumbnails/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (233) | Jul 17, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Related Posts by Taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/related-posts-by-taxonomy/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (77) | Aug 21, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [Social LikeBox & Feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-by-weblizar/) | 10K+ | 3.3/5 (47) | Sep 11, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [Related Posts Flatsome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/related-posts-flatsome/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 22, 2022 | 26/100 |
| 8 | [ElasticPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elasticpress/) | 8K+ | 4.2/5 (30) | Sep 10, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 9 | [Related Posts By PickPlugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/related-post/) | 3K+ | 4.6/5 (39) | Jun 8, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 10 | [Internal Linking of Related Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/internal-linking-of-related-contents/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 30, 2026 | 76/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Related Posts Widget safe to use in 2026?
Related Posts Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 20/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Related Posts Widget?
Related Posts Widget is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,743 times since it launched in January 2010. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Related Posts Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Related Posts 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 Related Posts Widget last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on December 16, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Related Posts Widget?
Related Posts Widget is developed and maintained by Mrinal Roy.

### What are the best alternatives to Related Posts Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Related Posts Widget are VK All in One Expansion Unit (100K+ installs), YARPP (100K+ installs) and Contextual Related Posts (50K+ installs).


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