# XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget

> XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget has 10+ active installs and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**XE advanced recent post widget plugin allows admin to select number of post under multiple categories.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,005
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+13.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 30, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** xieno (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/xieno/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/xe-advanced-recent-posts-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [advanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advanced/) | #40 | 47 |
| [Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin/) | #8 | 24 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,118 |
| [recent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent/) | #36 | 50 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,317 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| advanced | >100 | 10,000 |
| Plugin | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| recent | >100 | 4,441 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-rich-text-tools/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (20) | Feb 27, 2019 | 44/100 |
| 2 | [WordPress Beta Tester](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-beta-tester/) | 2K+ | 4/5 (47) | Aug 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [oik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/oik/) | 2K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Sep 5, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 4 | [Admin Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-search/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (18) | May 28, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [ONet Regenerate Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/onet-regenerate-thumbnails/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (11) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Custom Fields – Location Field add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-location-field-add-on/) | 900+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Flexible Content Extended for Advanced Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-flexible-content-extended/) | 600+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 24, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Multiple Sidebars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multiple-sidebars/) | 600+ | 4.4/5 (8) | Apr 8, 2014 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Global Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/global-custom-fields/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 24, 2021 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [Query Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-filter/) | 100+ | 1/5 (1) | Jul 25, 2015 | 20/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget safe to use in 2026?
XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget?
XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,005 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 30, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget?
XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget is developed and maintained by xieno.

### What are the best alternatives to XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget?
The most popular alternatives to XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget are Advanced Rich Text Tools fo… (3K+ installs), WordPress Beta Tester (2K+ installs) and oik (2K+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xe-advanced-recent-posts-widget/ · Generated 2026-10-12 13:01 UTC by PageForge