WD Live Posts Update
Live Post Updates is a powerful plugin for live updates of posts and custom post types, integrating schema.org for better SEO.
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WD Live Posts Update shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WD Live Posts Update stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom post types | >100 |
| live posts | >100 |
| real-time updates | >100 |
| schema.org | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WD Live Posts Update
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
WD Live Posts Update is a WordPress plugin designed to give your website live updates for posts and custom post types. It enhances SEO by integrating schema.org markup and provides a widget and shortcode for displaying the most recent live posts.
Key Features:
– Mark posts as “live” to display in the live update section.
– Easily start and stop live updates for any post or custom post type.
– SEO-optimized with schema.org integration.
– Includes both a widget and shortcode to display recent live posts.
– Works with any theme and supports custom post types.
Use Cases:
– Ideal for news websites that need to display real-time updates on articles.
– Great for live blogs, event coverage, or any site with dynamic content.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. For more information, see http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html.
Installation
- Upload the
wd-live-posts-updatefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Use the widget or shortcode
[live_posts]to display live post updates.
Frequently asked questions
How do I mark a post as “live”?
After activating the plugin, you’ll see an option to mark posts as live when editing or creating a post.
Can I stop live updates?
Yes, you can stop live updates for any post by simply unchecking the “live” status in the post editor.
Does this plugin work with custom post types?
Yes, the plugin supports custom post types as well as regular posts.
Changelog
Initial release of the WD Live Posts Update plugin. Make sure your site runs PHP 5.6 or higher for full compatibility.
1.0.3
- Fix: Properly save Live Update data by resolving an array serialization bug.
- Fix: Render rich HTML in the live update article body safely instead of stripping all formatting.
- Fix: Resolve JavaScript repeater index collision when adding multiple new updates.
- Tweak: Improve and modernize the “LIVE” badge styling using responsive CSS flexbox layout.
- Tweak: Fix fallback date-time format to load perfectly inside the edit screen.
1.0.1
- Some escaping functions and bug fixes.
1.0.0
- Initial release with live post updates, schema.org integration, and both widget and shortcode support.
Screenshots
![Shortcode display: Embed live posts in a post or page using the [wpum_livepost_shortcode number_of_posts='5'] shortcode.](https://ps.w.org/wd-live-posts-update/assets/screenshot-3.png?rev=3526573)
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FAQ
WD Live Posts Update: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is WD Live Posts Update free?
Yes. WD Live Posts Update is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WD Live Posts Update safe to use in 2026?
WD Live Posts Update shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WD Live Posts Update?
WD Live Posts Update is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,141 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does WD Live Posts Update work with WordPress 7.1?
WD Live Posts Update is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WD Live Posts Update need?
WD Live Posts Update requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WD Live Posts Update last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on May 8, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes WD Live Posts Update?
WD Live Posts Update is developed and maintained by Umesh Ladumor.
What are the best alternatives to WD Live Posts Update?
The most popular alternatives to WD Live Posts Update are Custom Post Type UI (1M+ installs), Meta Box (500K+ installs) and Pods (100K+ installs).
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