# Relevant – Related, Featured, Latest, and Popular Posts by BestWebSoft

> Relevant has 800+ active installs, a 3.5/5 rating from 13 reviews and 253 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Relevant shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Add related, featured, latest, and popular posts to your WordPress website. Connect your blog readers with a relevant content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 74,000
- **Downloads (30 days):** 253 (+18.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.5/5 from 13 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.5
- **Last updated:** Jun 10, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** bestweblayout (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bestweblayout/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/relevant/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [featured posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-posts/) | #1 | 25 |
| [latest posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latest-posts/) | #4 | 31 |
| [popular posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popular-posts/) | #12 | 54 |
| [related posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/related-posts/) | #16 | 136 |
| [relevant posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/relevant-posts/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| featured posts | >100 | 4,468 |
| latest posts | >100 | 5,692 |
| popular posts | #62 | 2,749 |
| related posts | >100 | 4,875 |
| relevant posts | #12 | 2,481 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 97%
- Other: 3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [AK Featured Post Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akfeatured-post-widget/) | 400+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Jul 17, 2016 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [WP Featured Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-featured-posts/) | 300+ | 4.3/5 (3) | May 25, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 4 | [Featured Posts Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-posts-pro/) | 100+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Apr 4, 2019 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [Yet Another Featured Posts Plugin (YAFPP)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yet-another-featured-posts-plugin/) | 100+ | — | Apr 23, 2010 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [Recent & Featured Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-featured-posts-widget/) | 90+ | 4/5 (1) | Feb 12, 2016 | 29/100 |
| 7 | [Tidyhive Featured Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tidyhive-featured-posts/) | 60+ | — | Mar 11, 2017 | 25/100 |
| 8 | [Featured Post Exclude Category for Genesis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-post-exclude-category-for-genesis/) | 60+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 13, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Featured Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-posts-widget/) | 30+ | 3/5 (2) | Dec 8, 2013 | 25/100 |
| 10 | [Featured Posts Slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-posts-slideshow/) | 20+ | — | Nov 29, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 11 | [Featured Custom Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-custom-posts-widget/) | 20+ | — | Jul 6, 2011 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Relevant safe to use in 2026?
Relevant shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Relevant?
Relevant is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 74,000 times since it launched in October 2013. It was downloaded 253 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Relevant work with WordPress 7.1?
Relevant is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Relevant last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.5, was released on June 10, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Relevant?
Relevant is developed and maintained by bestweblayout.

### What are the best alternatives to Relevant?
The most popular alternatives to Relevant are AK Featured Post Widget (400+ installs), WP Featured Posts (300+ installs) and Featured Posts Pro (100+ installs).


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