# Relative Posts

> Relative Posts has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Relative Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**The Relative Posts plugin is a VERY simple and lite widget that’s helps you to show up a list of related posts on sidebar with or without thumbnails.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,658
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+80.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 6, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Panagiotis Angelidis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/paaggeli/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/relative-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [linked posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/linked-posts/) | #3 | 3 |
| [related posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/related-posts/) | #76 | 137 |
| [Related Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/related-posts-widget/) | #4 | 5 |
| [relative article](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/relative-article/) | #1 | 1 |
| [similar posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/similar-posts/) | #17 | 23 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| linked posts | >100 | 2,165 |
| related posts | >100 | 4,907 |
| Related Posts Widget | >100 | 2,191 |
| relative article | >100 | 176 |
| similar posts | >100 | 2,080 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Manual Related Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/related/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (23) | Aug 30, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 2 | [Linked Articles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/linked-articles/) | 10+ | — | Oct 25, 2023 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Relative Posts safe to use in 2026?
Relative Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Relative Posts?
Relative Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,658 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Relative Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Relative Posts 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 Relative Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on July 6, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Relative Posts?
Relative Posts is developed and maintained by Panagiotis Angelidis.

### What are the best alternatives to Relative Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Relative Posts are Manual Related Posts (1K+ installs) and Linked Articles (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relative-posts/ · Generated 2026-10-14 22:47 UTC by PageForge