# Root Category Recent Posts

> Root Category Recent Posts has 10+ active installs and 34 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Root Category Recent Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**In order to work, you will need the library “Category class” : https://wordpress.org/plugins/category-class/**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,889
- **Downloads (30 days):** 34 (+13.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 9, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** LordPretender (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lordpretender/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/root-category-recent-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [last posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/last-posts/) | #3 | 3 |
| [recent posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent-posts/) | #69 | 96 |
| [root category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/root-category/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,320 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| last posts | >100 | 5,015 |
| recent posts | >100 | 3,044 |
| root category | >100 | 834 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Recent Posts Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-recent-posts-extended/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 26, 2017 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [Switch Last Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/switch-last-posts-widget/) | 10+ | — | Dec 11, 2013 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Root Category Recent Posts safe to use in 2026?
Root Category Recent Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Root Category Recent Posts?
Root Category Recent Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,889 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 34 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Root Category Recent Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Root Category Recent Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Root Category Recent Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on December 9, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Root Category Recent Posts?
Root Category Recent Posts is developed and maintained by LordPretender.

### What are the best alternatives to Root Category Recent Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Root Category Recent Posts are WP Recent Posts Extended (90+ installs) and Switch Last Posts Widget (10+ installs).


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