Live from WordPress.org · Sep 29, 2026
Best New Posts Plugins for WordPress
3 plugins are tagged “new posts” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Post Notification by Email with 1K+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Post Notification by Email
Send an email to all users whenever a new post is published on your WordPress.
|
1K+ |
| 2 |
Mark New Posts
Highlight unread posts on your blog.
|
500+ |
| 3 |
RSS-feed Canceller
This plug-in can be used to stop the RSS feed delivery in the article unit.
|
10+ |
Top New Posts plugins, head to head
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
What is the most popular new posts plugin for WordPress?
Post Notification by Email is the most popular new posts plugin with 1K+ active installs and a 4.8/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many new posts plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “new posts” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which new posts plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Post Notification by Email has the highest rating at 4.8/5 from 24 reviews.
Are these new posts plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 new 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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