# Best Latest Posts Widget Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 5 latest posts widget plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Latest News Widget, Latest Posts Widget, Newest Posts Widget.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Latest News Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-news-widget/) | 200+ | — | Jan 30, 2011 | 26/100 |
| 2 | [Latest Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-posts-widget/) | 200+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Dec 16, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [Newest Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/newest-posts/) | 10+ | — | Apr 1, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [WPCT Drag & Drop Recent Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpct-drag-drop-recent-posts/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Dec 27, 2019 | 28/100 |
| 5 | [Latest Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sample-latest-post-widget/) | <10 | — | Jun 8, 2020 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular latest posts widget plugin for WordPress?
Latest News Widget is the most popular latest posts widget plugin with 200+ active installs and a 0/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many latest posts widget plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 5 plugins tagged “latest posts widget” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these latest posts widget plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 5 latest 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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