# Vertical Related Posts

> Vertical Related Posts has 10+ active installs, a 3.4/5 rating from 5 reviews and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Vertical Related Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Increase your visitors engagement by providing them with related articles from your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,930
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+57.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.4/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.6
- **Last updated:** Dec 9, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Corneliu (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/corneliucirlan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/vertical-related-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [mobile-friendly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile-friendly/) | #8 | 11 |
| [related posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/related-posts/) | #75 | 131 |
| [responsive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive/) | >100 | 404 |
| [vertical](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vertical/) | #14 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| mobile-friendly | >100 | 3,833 |
| related posts | >100 | 4,770 |
| responsive | >100 | 9,972 |
| vertical | >100 | 1,837 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPtouch – Make your WordPress Website Mobile-Friendly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptouch/) | 50K+ | 3.7/5 (341) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 2 | [Block Responsive – Make Editor Blocks Responsive Easily](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-responsive/) | 800+ | 5/5 (7) | Sep 19, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [Magic Tooltips For Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magic-tooltips-for-contact-form-7/) | 700+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Oct 1, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Responsive Mobile-Friendly Tooltip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-mobile-friendly-tooltip/) | 600+ | 4.4/5 (17) | Dec 18, 2017 | 26/100 |
| 5 | [SORTD](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sortd/) | 40+ | 3.8/5 (11) | May 21, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 6 | [Your Current Location On Map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/your-current-location-on-map/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 8, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [Magic Conversation For Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magic-conversation-for-gravity-forms/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 1, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [Responsive Gallery Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-gallery-lightbox/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Nov 23, 2014 | 18/100 |
| 10 | [Alternate Mobile Tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alternate-mobile-tag/) | 10+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Apr 21, 2015 | 29/100 |
| 11 | [Sidebar Category Tabs for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sidebar-category-tabs/) | <10 | — | May 24, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Vertical Related Posts safe to use in 2026?
Vertical Related Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Vertical Related Posts?
Vertical Related Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,930 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Vertical Related Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Vertical Related Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Vertical Related Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.6, was released on December 9, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Vertical Related Posts?
Vertical Related Posts is developed and maintained by Corneliu.

### What are the best alternatives to Vertical Related Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Vertical Related Posts are WPtouch (50K+ installs), Block Responsive (800+ installs) and Magic Tooltips For Contact… (700+ installs).


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