# Single Post Widget

> Single Post Widget has 300+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 146 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Single Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Display a single post in your sidebar**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 7,379
- **Downloads (30 days):** 146 (+82.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 28, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** LibraFire (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/librafire/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/single-post-sidebar-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Single post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/single-post/) | #2 | 11 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,316 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Single post | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 79.3%
- 1.0: 20.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Current Menu Item for Custom Post Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/current-menu-item-for-custom-post-types/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (23) | Nov 26, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Single Post Query Loop Selector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-loop-block-extensions/) | 50+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 29, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Embedded Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embedded-posts/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 2, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [WP Single Post Navigation Within Category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-single-post-navigation-within-category/) | 40+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 26, 2011 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Hide Title Post Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-title-post-page/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Apr 3, 2023 | 18/100 |
| 7 | [MP Post Navigation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mp-post-navigation-same-category/) | 10+ | — | Jan 25, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [single shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/single-shortcode/) | 10+ | — | Sep 11, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Tekserve Single Post Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tekserve-single-post-shortcode/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Nov 9, 2013 | 18/100 |
| 10 | [Posts Contributors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-contributors/) | <10 | — | Apr 22, 2021 | 21/100 |
| 11 | [Hannan Shakib Dynamic Single Post Template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hannan-shakib-dynamic-single-post-template/) | <10 | — | Jun 26, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Single Post Widget safe to use in 2026?
Single Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Single Post Widget?
Single Post Widget is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,379 times since it launched in February 2015. It was downloaded 146 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Single Post Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Single Post Widget 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 Single Post Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on February 28, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Single Post Widget?
Single Post Widget is developed and maintained by LibraFire.

### What are the best alternatives to Single Post Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Single Post Widget are Current Menu Item for Custo… (2K+ installs), Single Post Query Loop Sele… (50+ installs) and Embedded Posts (40+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/single-post-sidebar-widget/ · Generated 2026-10-10 15:53 UTC by PageForge