# Simply Related Posts

> Simply Related Posts has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simply Related Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**A widget that simply gives you related posts by taxonomy. It provides four settings to customize every widget and there are no global settings to worry about.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 7,604
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+12.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Oct 23, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** danielauener (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danielauener/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simply-related-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [related posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/related-posts/) | #46 | 137 |
| [taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxonomy/) | >100 | 293 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| related posts | >100 | 4,902 |
| taxonomy | >100 | 4,439 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [VK All in One Expansion Unit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-all-in-one-expansion-unit/) | 100K+ | 4/5 (7) | Sep 5, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yet-another-related-posts-plugin/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (1,164) | Nov 11, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [Contextual Related Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contextual-related-posts/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (201) | Oct 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/related-posts-thumbnails/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (233) | Jul 17, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Related Posts by Taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/related-posts-by-taxonomy/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (77) | Aug 21, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [Social LikeBox & Feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-by-weblizar/) | 10K+ | 3.3/5 (47) | Sep 11, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [Related Posts Flatsome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/related-posts-flatsome/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 22, 2022 | 26/100 |
| 8 | [ElasticPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elasticpress/) | 8K+ | 4.2/5 (30) | Sep 10, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 9 | [Related Posts By PickPlugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/related-post/) | 3K+ | 4.6/5 (39) | Jun 8, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 10 | [Internal Linking of Related Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/internal-linking-of-related-contents/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 30, 2026 | 76/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simply Related Posts safe to use in 2026?
Simply Related Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simply Related Posts?
Simply Related Posts is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,604 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simply Related Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Simply Related Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simply Related Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on October 23, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Simply Related Posts?
Simply Related Posts is developed and maintained by danielauener.

### What are the best alternatives to Simply Related Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Simply Related Posts are VK All in One Expansion Unit (100K+ installs), YARPP (100K+ installs) and Contextual Related Posts (50K+ installs).


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