# WCZ Hot Posts

> WCZ Hot Posts has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WCZ Hot 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 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin shows most commented posts of last month with thumbnail, title, author's avatar of the posts in a dynamic way.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,480
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (+36.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 24, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Fida Al Hasan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fida02/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wcz-hot-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hot post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hot-post/) | #1 | 3 |
| [hot post plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hot-post-plugin/) | #1 | 1 |
| [hot posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hot-posts/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wcz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wcz/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wcz hot posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wcz-hot-posts/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hot post | >100 | 259 |
| hot post plugin | >100 | 259 |
| hot posts | >100 | 260 |
| wcz | #1 | 1 |
| wcz hot posts | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Display Popular Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-popular-post/) | <10 | — | Sep 24, 2019 | 21/100 |
| 3 | [CB News Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cb-news-ticker/) | <10 | — | Jul 26, 2022 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WCZ Hot Posts safe to use in 2026?
WCZ Hot 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 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WCZ Hot Posts?
WCZ Hot Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,480 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WCZ Hot Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
WCZ Hot Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WCZ Hot Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on July 24, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes WCZ Hot Posts?
WCZ Hot Posts is developed and maintained by Fida Al Hasan.

### What are the best alternatives to WCZ Hot Posts?
The most popular alternatives to WCZ Hot Posts are Display Popular Post (<10 installs) and CB News Ticker (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wcz-hot-posts/ · Generated 2026-10-10 21:50 UTC by PageForge