Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Category Post Widget currently ranks #10755 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10653, first reached on Oct 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Mar 3, 2014 (4,617 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #10755 |
| 2026-09-30 | #10709 |
| 2026-08-31 | #10731 |
| 2026-07-31 | #10734 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | 7 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
| 2026-03-31 | 6 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Teja Amilineni |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2014-03-03 |
| Added to directory | 2012-03-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.0.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Category Post widget displays posts from a specific category. Number of posts to be displayed can be customized.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Category Post Widget?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Category Post Widget?
As of October 23, 2026, Category Post Widget ranks #10755 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10653.
When was Category Post Widget last updated?
Category Post Widget was last updated on March 3, 2014 (version 1.1).
Who makes Category Post Widget?
Category Post Widget is developed by Teja Amilineni. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2012.
