# Best Latest Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 23 latest plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Recent Posts, Recent Comments, ETH Redirect to Latest Post.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Recent Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-posts-plugin/) | 500+ | — | Sep 9, 2008 | 27/100 |
| 2 | [Recent Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-comments-plugin/) | 200+ | — | Sep 17, 2008 | 26/100 |
| 3 | [ETH Redirect to Latest Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eth-redirect-to-latest-post/) | 100+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jan 19, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 4 | [Get Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/get-post/) | 100+ | — | Jun 6, 2011 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Stealth Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stealth-update/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Apr 13, 2016 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Featured Podcast Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-podcast-widget/) | 60+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 29, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [Newstastic Post Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/newstastic-post-slider/) | 50+ | 3.3/5 (8) | Nov 3, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [Latest Posts with Order Option](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-posts-with-order-option/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 3, 2013 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Latest Spotify Activity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-spotify-activity/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 27, 2011 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Latest Posts Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-latest-posts-shortcode/) | 10+ | — | Jun 15, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Cubecolour New Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cubecolour-new-plugins/) | 10+ | 5/5 (5) | Jun 23, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 12 | [Just Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/just-ticker/) | 10+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 2, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 13 | [Sup Post Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sup-posts-widget/) | 10+ | — | May 26, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 14 | [Buddypress Gifts latest 2014](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-gifts-latest-2014/) | 10+ | 4/5 (4) | Apr 10, 2015 | 35/100 |
| 15 | [Recently registered widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recently-registered-widget/) | 10+ | — | Apr 16, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 16 | [Author: Simon Goodchild](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hts-display-active-members/) | 10+ | — | Dec 2, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 17 | [Latest Video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-video-post-widget/) | 10+ | — | Jan 22, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 18 | [Multisite Latest Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multisite-latest-posts-widget/) | 10+ | — | Jul 12, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 19 | [Fancy Latest Post Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fancy-latest-post-widget/) | 10+ | — | Aug 3, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 20 | [Latest Post Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-post-link/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | Jan 1, 2013 | 27/100 |
| 21 | [Melabu WP Latest Posts Slides](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-posts-slides/) | 10+ | — | Jul 30, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 22 | [Latest Github Release](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-github-release/) | <10 | — | Jun 21, 2022 | 21/100 |
| 23 | [Recent Posts Columns Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-posts-columns-block/) | <10 | — | Jun 6, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular latest plugin for WordPress?
Recent Posts is the most popular latest plugin with 500+ active installs and a 0/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many latest plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 23 plugins tagged “latest” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these latest plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 23 latest 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/latest/ · Generated 2026-09-30 08:32 UTC by PageForge