# WP Latest Posts Widget

> WP Latest Posts Widget has <10 active installs and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Latest Posts Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Simple and clean styling widget for displaying latest posts with thumbnail.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,319
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+25.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 4, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nashita (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nashita/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-latest-posts-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/thumbnail/) | >100 | 158 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,318 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| thumbnail | >100 | 4,226 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Duplicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-duplicator/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (80) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Header and Footer Scripts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-and-footer-scripts/) | 200K+ | 4.6/5 (58) | Feb 1, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [Post Type Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-type-switcher/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (253) | Mar 24, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Revision Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revision-control/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (36) | Apr 1, 2018 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Reveal IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reveal-ids-for-wp-admin-25/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (61) | Aug 15, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [Themify Portfolio Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themify-portfolio-post/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 5, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 9 | [WP Admin UI Customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-ui-customize/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Nov 20, 2024 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Latest Posts Widget free?
Yes. WP Latest Posts Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Latest Posts Widget safe to use in 2026?
WP Latest Posts Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Latest Posts Widget?
WP Latest Posts Widget is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,319 times since it launched in July 2019. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Latest Posts Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Latest Posts Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Latest Posts Widget need?
WP Latest Posts Widget requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Latest Posts Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 4, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes WP Latest Posts Widget?
WP Latest Posts Widget is developed and maintained by Nashita.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Latest Posts Widget?
The most popular alternatives to WP Latest Posts Widget are Post Duplicator (200K+ installs), Header and Footer Scripts (200K+ installs) and Post Type Switcher (200K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-latest-posts-widget/ · Generated 2026-10-11 04:36 UTC by PageForge