# Super Recent Posts Widget

> Super Recent Posts Widget has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 129 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Super Recent Posts Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Drag and drop the widget and fill out the appropriate fields. Some notes:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 6,323
- **Downloads (30 days):** 129 (+30.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 21, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mat Gargano (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/matstars/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/super-recent-posts-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,201 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,315 |

## WordPress.org search positions

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

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Duplicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-duplicator/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (80) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Header and Footer Scripts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-and-footer-scripts/) | 200K+ | 4.6/5 (58) | Feb 1, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [Post Type Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-type-switcher/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (253) | Mar 24, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Revision Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revision-control/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (36) | Apr 1, 2018 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Reveal IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reveal-ids-for-wp-admin-25/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (61) | Aug 15, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [Themify Portfolio Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themify-portfolio-post/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 5, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 9 | [WP Admin UI Customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-ui-customize/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Nov 20, 2024 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Super Recent Posts Widget safe to use in 2026?
Super Recent Posts Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Super Recent Posts Widget?
Super Recent Posts Widget is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,323 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 129 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Super Recent Posts Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Super Recent Posts Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Super Recent Posts Widget last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.0, was released on January 21, 2020 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Super Recent Posts Widget?
Super Recent Posts Widget is developed and maintained by Mat Gargano.

### What are the best alternatives to Super Recent Posts Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Super Recent Posts Widget are Post Duplicator (200K+ installs), Header and Footer Scripts (200K+ installs) and Post Type Switcher (200K+ installs).


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