# Best Category Posts Widget Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 2 category posts widget plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: AK Featured Post Widget, Simple Category Posts Widget.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AK Featured Post Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akfeatured-post-widget/) | 400+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Jul 17, 2016 | 36/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Category Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-category-posts-widget/) | 40+ | 5/5 (4) | Jan 2, 2017 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular category posts widget plugin for WordPress?
AK Featured Post Widget is the most popular category posts widget plugin with 400+ active installs and a 4.2/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many category posts widget plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 2 plugins tagged “category posts widget” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these category posts widget plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 2 category posts widget plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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