# Best Hot Post Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 hot post plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: WCZ Hot Posts, Display Popular Post, CB News Ticker.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WCZ Hot Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wcz-hot-posts/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 24, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 2 | [Display Popular Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-popular-post/) | <10 | — | Sep 24, 2019 | 21/100 |
| 3 | [CB News Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cb-news-ticker/) | <10 | — | Jul 26, 2022 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular hot post plugin for WordPress?
WCZ Hot Posts is the most popular hot post plugin with 10+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many hot post plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “hot post” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these hot post plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 hot post 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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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hot-post/ · Generated 2026-10-10 21:50 UTC by PageForge