Relatedly
Related posts inline, at end of content, and in a floating sidebar. Built-in analytics and multiple themes. No slow random sorting.
Use with caution
Relatedly works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Relatedly stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| content recommendation | >100 |
| post suggestions | >100 |
| related articles | >100 |
| related content | >100 |
| related posts | >100 |
About Relatedly
From the official readme · v2.3.3Description
Related posts everywhere — inline in your content, at the end, in RSS feeds, and in a floating sidebar.
Relatedly automatically finds and displays related posts to keep readers engaged, increase page views, and reduce bounce rate. Unlike other plugins, Relatedly places posts inside your content at natural breaks (not just at the bottom), shows them in a floating sidebar, and gives you built-in analytics to measure what works.
What Makes Relatedly Different
- Inline Posts — Insert related posts between paragraphs at configurable intervals (up to 5 per article free). 3 themes included free.
- End-of-Content — Show related posts after the article (up to 5 free). 3 layout themes included free.
- Floating Sidebar — A sticky sidebar with 5 design variants and auto-refresh, available with paid plans.
- Built-in Analytics — Click and impression tracking plus basic stats included free. Advanced charts, comparisons, and CSV export available with paid plans.
- Email Reports — Weekly or monthly performance reports delivered to your inbox, available with paid plans.
- Performance First — Pool-based queries ordered by date. Transient caching. Conditional asset loading. No slow random sorting.
- Easy Customization — Change colours, fonts, spacing, and labels from the settings page. No coding needed.
Free Features
- 3 inline themes: Simple, Minimal, Featured
- 3 end-content themes: List, Simple List, Compact
- Up to 5 inline posts and 5 end-content posts per article
- Category, tag, or both matching
- RSS feed integration with UTM tracking (up to 3 posts in feeds)
- Post + page support
- Exclude categories and tags
- Configurable cache duration
- 77 inline + 50 end-content randomized labels
- Click and impression tracking with basic statistics
- WordPress Customizer-compatible styling
- Current post exclusion
Paid Plan Features
- +5 inline themes: Quote, Badge, Callout, Gradient, Card
- +3 end-content themes: Masonry Grid, Carousel Slider, Timeline
- Unlimited inline posts per article (up to 20 end-content posts)
- Floating Sidebar — 5 design variants, auto-refresh, scroll-triggered display
- Advanced Statistics Dashboard — charts, date filtering, CTR breakdowns, top posts, source analytics, comparison reports
- Email Reports — weekly/monthly scheduled HTML reports
- Manual Curation — hand-pick related posts per article
- Custom Post Types — beyond posts and pages
- Gutenberg Block — drag-and-drop related posts anywhere
- Statistics Export (CSV)
- RSS — up to 10 posts in feeds
- Priority Support
Live Examples
See Relatedly running on real sites:
These example sites are owned by the plugin developer.
Support
Credits
Built by Krafty Sprouts Media, LLC.
Third-party libraries included in this plugin:
* Choices.js — MIT License
* Tippy.js — MIT License
* Popper.js — MIT License
* SweetAlert2 — MIT License
* Flatpickr — MIT License
* Chart.js — MIT License
* DataTables — MIT License
Privacy
This plugin collects the following data when click tracking is enabled:
- Source post ID (the post the visitor was reading)
- Clicked post ID (the related post that was clicked)
- Display type (inline, end_content, or floating)
- Event type (click or impression)
- IP address
- User agent string
- Timestamp
This data is stored in a custom table in your WordPress database. It is used solely for the statistics dashboard and email reports. It is never transmitted to external servers.
To disable data collection: Go to Relatedly → Settings → General and uncheck “Enable Click Tracking”.
Data retention: Rows older than 90 days are automatically deleted by a monthly scheduled task. The retention period is configurable in Settings.
GDPR: This plugin integrates with WordPress’s built-in personal data tools (Tools → Export Personal Data / Erase Personal Data).
Installation
- Upload the
relatedlyfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Go to Relatedly → Settings to configure display options
- Enable the display locations you want after reviewing the settings
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin slow down my site?
No. Relatedly fetches a pool of recent posts ordered by date, caches the pool per post, and shuffles the results in PHP. This avoids the slow random-sorting pattern used by many related post plugins.
Can I customise the look of related posts?
Yes. Each theme’s colours, fonts, and spacing are configurable from the settings page. You can also add your own CSS under Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS.
Does it work with custom post types?
The free version supports Posts and Pages. Custom post types are available with paid plans.
Does it work with RSS feeds?
Yes. Enable RSS integration in Settings → RSS Feed. Related posts are added inline and at the end of each feed item, with configurable UTM parameters for tracking.
Is click tracking GDPR compliant?
When tracking is enabled, the plugin stores source post ID, clicked post ID, display type, event type, IP address, user agent string, and timestamp in your WordPress database. This data is never transmitted to external servers. You can disable tracking entirely in Settings → General. The plugin integrates with WordPress’s built-in personal data export and erasure tools.
How do I disable related posts on specific posts?
Use the post exclusion options in Settings → General.
Changelog
Major rebuild. Settings and tracking data are preserved. Deactivate v1.x and activate v2.0.0 — no manual migration needed.
2.3.3
- Changed: replaced the placeholder letter mark in the Relatedly settings header with the plugin SVG logo
- Changed: refreshed admin stylesheet loading so visual fixes appear immediately after updating
- Fixed: Relatedly WordPress admin menu icon now displays visibly in the dark admin sidebar
- Fixed: Relatedly settings header logo now appears on a neutral background
- Fixed: release metadata updated to 2.3.3
2.3.2
- Added: standard plugin icon assets for WordPress admin and release package contexts
- Changed: new installs now keep display locations, RSS insertion, caching, and click tracking turned off until the site owner enables them
- Changed: Pro upgrade buttons now open the Freemius checkout flow instead of the customer login screen
- Fixed: upgrade links on the settings header, premium sidebar, Statistics page, Email Reports page, and Floating Sidebar page
- Fixed: release metadata updated to 2.3.2
2.3.1
- Fixed: premium package activation fatal on Linux hosts caused by floating sidebar variant path casing not matching the Composer PSR-4 namespace
- Changed: release metadata updated to 2.3.1 after the premium package hotfix
2.3.0
- Added: WordPress-native admin settings rebuild with compact tabs, scoped custom CSS, and cleaner sidebar boxes
- Added: basic statistics for free users, including clicks, views, click rate, display-type rates, top clicked posts, recent summary, and stored row count
- Added: advanced statistics dashboard with KPI cards, daily charts, sortable tables, and CSV export
- Added: display-type breakdown showing clicks and CTR for inline, end-content, and floating sidebar
- Added: top source posts analytics showing which posts drive the most related-post clicks
- Added: per-post analytics modal with performance as a clicked post and as a source post
- Added: period comparison tool comparing two date ranges side by side
- Changed: statistics now has one dedicated screen under Relatedly > Statistics, while tracking settings live under Relatedly > Settings > General
- Changed: theme selectors now use dropdown fields instead of large selection cards
- Changed: inline and end-of-post previews now stay with their relevant settings instead of repeating in sidebar views
- Changed: dashboard summary widget now shows basic statistics for free users when tracking is enabled
- Changed: statistics JavaScript rewritten for faster, smoother interactions
- Changed: statistics page redesigned with date range filter and exportable reports
- Removed: duplicate Statistics settings tab and unused statistics settings templates
- Fixed: free users can view basic statistics instead of only recording tracking data in the background
2.2.0
- Changed: redesigned admin settings UI with sidebar navigation and expandable module cards
- Changed: reorganized plugin navigation into Setup, Display Locations, Distribution, and Analytics
- Changed: Relatedly settings now default to the General setup tab while direct tab links still open their target screen
- Changed: moved version and plan status into a top plugin header
- Changed: moved the primary Upgrade to Pro action into the plugin header and Pro feature pages
- Changed: toggle switches replace checkboxes for boolean options
- Changed: each theme has its own expandable card with colour pickers and controls built in
- Changed: Pro-gated pages show an upgrade teaser with feature highlights instead of disabled fields
- Added: hero section with title and description per settings tab
- Added: top plugin header with current version, plan badge, and free-tier upgrade CTA
- Added: Pro theme teaser card in the Inline tab for free users
- Added: exclusions card shows live count of active exclusion rules
- Changed: General settings split into 3 focused cards instead of one long table
- Fixed: Relatedly sidebar no longer slides underneath the WordPress admin sidebar
- Fixed: removed the sidebar footer upgrade button and sidebar version footer to avoid WP admin menu overlap
- Fixed: Pro navigation items open in-plugin preview pages instead of behaving like dead sidebar links
- Fixed: Statistics, Floating Sidebar, and Email Reports free states use consistent Pro preview layouts
2.1.3
- Added: inline theme appearance controls (colours, sizes, weights, excerpt toggles)
- Added: end-content theme appearance controls (colours, sizes, weights, excerpt toggles, thumbnail size)
- Added: floating sidebar variant appearance and behaviour controls (colours, scroll percentage, dismiss behaviour, auto-refresh)
- Added: live theme preview for floating sidebar variants
- Added: General settings fields for Exclude Categories, Exclude Tags, Link Rel, and Cache Duration
- Added: Reset to Defaults button on settings page
- Changed: Exclude Categories and Exclude Tags now use searchable multi-select dropdowns instead of long checkbox lists
- Fixed: Clear Cache button now submits via POST with a valid nonce
- Fixed: floating sidebar variants registered so the live theme preview works for all variants
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FAQ
Relatedly: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Relatedly free?
Yes. Relatedly is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Relatedly safe to use in 2026?
Relatedly works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Relatedly?
Relatedly is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 296 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.
Does Relatedly work with WordPress 7.1?
Relatedly is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Relatedly need?
Relatedly requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Relatedly last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.3, was released on July 2, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Relatedly?
Relatedly is developed and maintained by Kingsley Ibietela Felix.
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