# Best Recent Post Widget Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 4 recent post widget plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: WP Recent Posts, MP Recent Post Widget, Recent Post Scroll Widget.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Recent Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-recent-posts/) | 20+ | — | Jul 31, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 2 | [MP Recent Post Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mp-recent-post-widget/) | 10+ | — | Aug 3, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Recent Post Scroll Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qsd-owl-slider/) | 10+ | — | Jan 17, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [MZD Recent Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mzd-recent-posts/) | <10 | — | Sep 13, 2024 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular recent post widget plugin for WordPress?
WP Recent Posts is the most popular recent post widget plugin with 20+ active installs and a 0/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many recent post widget plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “recent post widget” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these recent post widget plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 4 recent post 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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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent-post-widget/ · Generated 2026-10-15 12:33 UTC by PageForge