# WP Recent Posts

> WP Recent Posts has 20+ active installs and 38 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Recent Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will allow you to display recent posts with date, excerpt and title in Posts, Pages, Widgets and custom post types. You have to add [wp_recent_posts] shortcode to display recent posts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 1,851
- **Downloads (30 days):** 38 (+31% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Jul 31, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.3+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Boopathi Rajan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/boopathi0001/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-recent-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [recent post widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent-post-widget/) | #1 | 4 |
| [recent posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent-posts/) | #40 | 96 |
| [WordPres recent posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpres-recent-posts/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| recent post widget | >100 | 1,613 |
| recent posts | >100 | 3,041 |
| WordPres recent posts | #1 | 10 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [MP Recent Post Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mp-recent-post-widget/) | 10+ | — | Aug 3, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Recent Post Scroll Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qsd-owl-slider/) | 10+ | — | Jan 17, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [MZD Recent Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mzd-recent-posts/) | <10 | — | Sep 13, 2024 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Recent Posts safe to use in 2026?
WP Recent Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Recent Posts?
WP Recent Posts is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,851 times since it launched in September 2018. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Recent Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Recent Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Recent Posts need?
WP Recent Posts 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 Recent Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on July 31, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes WP Recent Posts?
WP Recent Posts is developed and maintained by Boopathi Rajan.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Recent Posts?
The most popular alternatives to WP Recent Posts are MP Recent Post Widget (10+ installs), Recent Post Scroll Widget (10+ installs) and MZD Recent Posts (<10 installs).


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