# WP Recently Viewed

> WP Recently Viewed has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Recently Viewed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**You can also get the Recently Viewed by any section with id="recently_viewed"**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,929
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+36.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 5, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Arefly (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/eflyjason/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-recently-viewed/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [recently](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recently/) | #8 | 9 |
| [Viewed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/viewed/) | #4 | 4 |
| [visitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visitor/) | #13 | 22 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| recently | >100 | 889 |
| Viewed | >100 | 1,327 |
| visitor | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Posts Viewed Recently](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-viewed-recently/) | 700+ | 4.8/5 (10) | Dec 10, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 2 | [DD Last Viewed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dd-lastviewed/) | 400+ | 4.9/5 (26) | Nov 17, 2020 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [Recently](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recently/) | 300+ | 5/5 (9) | May 18, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 4 | [Last.fm for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lastfm-for-wordpress/) | 40+ | — | Feb 8, 2009 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/switcher/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 8, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Recently Bought This for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recently-bought-this-for-woocommerce/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 10, 2019 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [SAFFIRE AI Product Recommendations for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sft-product-recommendations-for-woocommerce/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 29, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 9 | [Recently registered widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recently-registered-widget/) | 10+ | — | Apr 16, 2015 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Recently Viewed safe to use in 2026?
WP Recently Viewed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Recently Viewed?
WP Recently Viewed is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,929 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Recently Viewed work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Recently Viewed is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Recently Viewed last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 5, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes WP Recently Viewed?
WP Recently Viewed is developed and maintained by Arefly.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Recently Viewed?
The most popular alternatives to WP Recently Viewed are Posts Viewed Recently (700+ installs), DD Last Viewed (400+ installs) and Recently (300+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-recently-viewed/ · Generated 2026-09-29 04:31 UTC by PageForge