WP Blog Posts
WP Blog Posts plugin ability to display blog posts with title, short description, date, etc… to our website. An easy way to use the plugin.
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WP Blog Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Blog Posts stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blog section | >100 |
| latest post | >100 |
| Post by category | >100 |
| wordpress blog | >100 |
| wp blog post | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About WP Blog Posts
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
WP Blog Posts plugin ability to display blog posts with title, short description, date, etc… to our website. An easy way to use the plugin.
You can use the [wp_blog_posts] shortcode and after that, the blog section will be shown automatically on the front side.
Awesome features
- Display the latest blog post.
- Display the blog post by category ID.
- Set the blog post limit to show in section.
- Set the blog post column to show in section.
- Use the same shortcode multiple times on the same page.
Shortcodes
- Latest : [wp_blog_posts] – Show the latest blog post.
- Category : [wp_blog_posts cat=”category_id”] – Show the blog post by category ID.
- Column : [wp_blog_posts column=”3″] – Set the column to show in section.
- Limit : [wp_blog_posts limit=”3″] – Set the limit to show in section.
- Complete shortcode example:
[wp_blog_posts limit=”3″ column=”3″ cat=”category_id”]
Installation
- Install using the WordPress Plugin installer, or Extract the zip file and drop the contents in the wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” administration page in WordPress
- Go to Settings > WP Blog Posts
Frequently asked questions
1) How to display the latest blog post?
Use the [wp_blog_posts] shortcode.
2) How to display blog post by category ID?
Use the [wp_blog_posts cat=”category_id”].
3) How to set the column to show in section?
Use the [wp_blog_posts column=”3″] shortcode.
4) How to set the limit to show in section?
Use the [wp_blog_posts limit=”3″] shortcode.
Changelog
1.0.0 – 22/03/2020
- Initial Release
1.0.1 – 21/11/2020
- Fix Minor bugs.
1.0.2 – 01/08/2021
- Fix Minor bugs.
Screenshots
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FAQ
WP Blog Posts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is WP Blog Posts free?
Yes. WP Blog Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Blog Posts safe to use in 2026?
WP Blog Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Blog Posts?
WP Blog Posts is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,703 times since it launched in June 2020. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Blog Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Blog Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WP Blog Posts need?
WP Blog Posts requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP Blog Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on August 1, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes WP Blog Posts?
WP Blog Posts is developed and maintained by Laxman Prajapati.
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