# W4 Post List

> W4 Post List has 3K+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 94 reviews and 6.2K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 91/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — W4 Post List is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 91/100 on our health check.

**Build lists the Query Loop can't: posts grouped by year, category or author, term lists and user directories — via block, shortcode or widget.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 3K+
- **Total downloads:** 213,287
- **Downloads (30 days):** 6,197 (-15.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 94 reviews
- **Health score:** 91/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 3.0.8
- **Last updated:** Sep 24, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shazzad Hossain Khan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sajib1223/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/w4-post-list/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category list](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category-list/) | #1 | 6 |
| [post grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-grid/) | #20 | 79 |
| [post list](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-list/) | #5 | 35 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | #50 | 1,379 |
| [user list](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-list/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category list | #5 | 6,899 |
| post grid | #28 | 2,985 |
| post list | #1 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| user list | #8 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 3.0: 40.1%
- 2.5: 20.8%
- 2.4: 20.5%
- 2.1: 10.3%
- Other: 8.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Category and Subcategory List Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-subcategory-list-widget/) | 600+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Dec 1, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Most Popular Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/most-popular-categories/) | 600+ | — | Apr 7, 2011 | 27/100 |
| 4 | [Category Checkbox List Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-checkbox-list-tree/) | 20+ | — | Sep 23, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [GNA Cate List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gna-cate-list/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 5, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Display Category and Taxonomy List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-category-and-taxonomy-list/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 17, 2026 | 69/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is W4 Post List free?
Yes. W4 Post List is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is W4 Post List safe to use in 2026?
Yes — W4 Post List is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 91/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use W4 Post List?
W4 Post List is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 213,287 times since it launched in December 2010. It was downloaded 6,197 times in the last 30 days.

### Does W4 Post List work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested W4 Post List up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does W4 Post List need?
W4 Post List requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was W4 Post List last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.8, was released on September 24, 2026 (3 days ago).

### Who makes W4 Post List?
W4 Post List is developed and maintained by Shazzad Hossain Khan.

### What are the best alternatives to W4 Post List?
The most popular alternatives to W4 Post List are Category and Subcategory Li… (600+ installs), Most Popular Categories (600+ installs) and Category Checkbox List Tree (20+ installs).


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