# Best Last Posts Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 last posts plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: WP Recent Posts Extended, Switch Last Posts Widget, Root Category Recent Posts.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Recent Posts Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-recent-posts-extended/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 26, 2017 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [Switch Last Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/switch-last-posts-widget/) | 10+ | — | Dec 11, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Root Category Recent Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/root-category-recent-posts/) | 10+ | — | Dec 9, 2013 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular last posts plugin for WordPress?
WP Recent Posts Extended is the most popular last posts plugin with 90+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

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

### Are these last posts plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 last posts 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/last-posts/ · Generated 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC by PageForge