# Unread Posts

> Unread Posts has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 51 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Unread Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Unread posts is a plugin for regular users and developers alike. For regular users it allows for the creation of widgets that display posts the user has not yet read. It will work for logged in and logged out users as…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,898
- **Downloads (30 days):** 51 (-22.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Oct 14, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** danielpataki (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danielpataki/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/unread-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,124 |
| [related](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/related/) | #41 | 75 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| related | >100 | 7,791 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Oct 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Post Duplicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-duplicator/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (80) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [WP Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-popular-posts/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (249) | Sep 27, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Public Post Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/public-post-preview/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (79) | Jun 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yet-another-related-posts-plugin/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (1,164) | Nov 11, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Display Posts – Easy lists, grids, navigation, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-posts-shortcode/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (164) | Oct 14, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [WP Telegram (Auto Post and Notifications)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptelegram/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (426) | Feb 14, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [WP Admin UI Customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-ui-customize/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Nov 20, 2024 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Unread Posts safe to use in 2026?
Unread Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Unread Posts?
Unread Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,898 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Unread Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Unread Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Unread Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on October 14, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Unread Posts?
Unread Posts is developed and maintained by danielpataki.

### What are the best alternatives to Unread Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Unread Posts are GenerateBlocks (200K+ installs), Post Duplicator (200K+ installs) and WP Popular Posts (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unread-posts/ · Generated 2026-10-18 09:06 UTC by PageForge