# WP Post Widget

> WP Post Widget has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**It’s a very simple plugin to display recent posts on your website sidebar widget and also there are an option to choose posts of your custom post type.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 7,391
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (-5.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** Nov 14, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WP-EXPERTS.IN (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/india-web-developer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-posts-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post type widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-type-widget/) | #2 | 4 |
| [custom post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-types/) | #52 | 209 |
| [post type widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-type-widget/) | #1 | 2 |
| [Post Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-widget/) | #5 | 15 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,306 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post type widget | >100 | 4,853 |
| custom post types | >100 | 10,000 |
| post type widget | >100 | 6,059 |
| Post Widget | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.8: 86.6%
- 1.6: 13.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Vi Random Post Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vi-random-posts-widget/) | 100+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jun 18, 2019 | 28/100 |
| 3 | [WP All Post Type Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-all-post-type-widget/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 28, 2019 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Recent Post Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-recent-post-widget/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 23, 2016 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Post Widget safe to use in 2026?
WP Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Post Widget?
WP Post Widget is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,391 times since it launched in September 2016. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Post Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Post Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Post Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.8, was released on November 14, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes WP Post Widget?
WP Post Widget is developed and maintained by WP-EXPERTS.IN.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Post Widget?
The most popular alternatives to WP Post Widget are Vi Random Post Widget (100+ installs), WP All Post Type Widget (10+ installs) and Simple Recent Post Widget (10+ installs).


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