# Top Post

> Top Post has 20+ active installs and 96 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Top Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Display top post and most active entries on your sidebar simply. This package contains two widget so you do not need to install them separately.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 7,475
- **Downloads (30 days):** 96 (+65.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.5
- **Last updated:** Jul 12, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** V.J.Catkick (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vjcatkick-1/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/top-post/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [most active](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/most-active/) | #1 | 1 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 489 |
| [stat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stat/) | #5 | 13 |
| [top post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/top-post/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| most active | >100 | 4,481 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| stat | >100 | 2,592 |
| top post | >100 | 6,539 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Top Post free?
Yes. Top Post is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Top Post safe to use in 2026?
Top Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Top Post?
Top Post is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,475 times since it launched in January 2009. It was downloaded 96 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Top Post work with WordPress 7.1?
Top Post is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Top Post last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.5, was released on July 12, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Top Post?
Top Post is developed and maintained by V.J.Catkick.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/top-post/ · Generated 2026-10-03 13:31 UTC by PageForge