Related Posts Widget
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…
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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.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Related Posts Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| related posts | >100 |
| Related Posts Widget | >100 |
| similar posts widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 1 reviews
About Related Posts Widget
From the official readme · v2.0.1Description
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 true & post tag(s) is similar.
Features
- Option to show post thumbnail & set dimension by width & height.
- Set how many posts to show.
- Option to show the post excerpt and how long the excerpt should be.
- Option to show the post date.
- Option to show the comment count.
- Multiple widgets.
Contribute
While using this plugin if you find any bug or any conflict, please submit an issue at
Github (If possible with a pull request).
Installation
Automatic installation
Automatic installation is the easiest option as WordPress handles the file transfers itself and you don’t need to leave your web browser. To do an automatic install of Related Posts Widget, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu and click Add New.
In the search field type “Related Posts Widget” and click Search Plugins. Once you’ve found plugin, you can install it by simply clicking “Install Now”. Then, go to plugins page of WordPress admin activate the plugin. Now, goto the Widgets page of the Appearance section and configure the Related Posts widget.
Manual installation
- Download the plugin.
- Upload it to the plugins folder of your blog.
- Goto the Plugins section of the WordPress admin and activate the plugin.
- Now, goto the Widgets page of the Appearance section and configure the Related Posts widget.
Read more about installting plugins at [WordPress Codex] (https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Installing_Plugins)
Changelog
2.0.1
- Added PHP5 Constructor
- Compatible with WordPress 4.3
2.0
- Added CSS file for posts styling
- Now compaitable with latest versions of WordPress
- Better code quality
1.1
- Fixed a bug in the thumbnail size registration routine.
1.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Related Posts Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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