Active installs
300+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#10301
Peak #10274
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
21.9K
Days tracked
37
1 day▼ 2
7 days▲ 18
30 days▲ 76
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Recent Category Posts Widget currently ranks #10301 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10274, first reached on Aug 27, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.1, shipped on Jun 10, 2026 (82 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #10301 |
| 2026-07-31 | #10397 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | George Stephanis |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-10 |
| Added to directory | 2010-12-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This widget will let you display a list of the most recent posts in a single category in your sidebar.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Recent Category Posts Widget?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Recent Category Posts Widget?
As of August 31, 2026, Recent Category Posts Widget ranks #10301 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10274.
When was Recent Category Posts Widget last updated?
Recent Category Posts Widget was last updated on June 10, 2026 (version 2.0.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Recent Category Posts Widget?
Recent Category Posts Widget is developed by George Stephanis. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2010.
