Root Category Recent Posts
In order to work, you will need the library “Category class” : https://wordpress.org/plugins/category-class/
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Root Category Recent Posts stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| last posts | >100 |
| recent posts | >100 |
| root category | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Root Category Recent Posts
From the official readme · v1.2Description
In order to work, you will need the library “Category class” : https://wordpress.org/plugins/category-class/
This widget will find the root category which the current post (or category) depends.
Once done, it will display the latest posts from the root category, not for the entire site.
Based on the “Recent post” widget, you will find the same parameters with a new checkbox : you will be able to add the category name in titles.
You can find a demo here : http://www.spoils.fr/
The widget is named “Articles Recents” on the sidebar.
Installation
Manual installation
- Upload folder into to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Use your ‘Presentation’/’Sidebar Widgets’ settings to drag and configure
Automatic installation
- Login to the admin interface.
- Click Plugins in the left hand menu navigation.
- Click on “Add New” next to the Plugins header in the main content area.
- Enter “Root Category Recent Posts” (without quotes) in the textbox and click the “Search Plugins” button.
- In the list of relevant plugins click the “Install” link for “Root Category Recent Posts” on the right hand side of the page.
- Click the “Install Now” button on the popup page.
- Click “Activate Plugin” to finish installation.
- Use your ‘Presentation’/’Sidebar Widgets’ settings to drag and configure
Changelog
1.2
- Support link added.
1.1
- Internationalization.
1.0
- The first version of the plugin.
For developers
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Best Root Category Recent Posts alternatives
All last posts plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WP Recent Posts Extended
Este widget muestra los últimos artículos publicados agrupados por categorías.
|
90+ |
| 2 |
Switch Last Posts Widget
A widget which displays the latest posts according the current category.
|
10+ |
FAQ
Root Category Recent Posts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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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