Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Category Posts Widget currently ranks #879 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #867, first reached on Jul 30, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 40K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 809 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 33% versus the month before (1,214/day).
- The latest release, v5.1.1, shipped on Sep 21, 2026 (25 days ago) — release #64 since the plugin joined the directory in 2007.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #879 |
| 2026-09-30 | #877 |
| 2026-08-31 | #874 |
| 2026-07-31 | #868 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 40,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 259 |
| 2026-09-30 | 371 |
| 2026-08-31 | 414 |
| 2026-07-31 | 62 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ZephyrWest |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.1.1 |
| Versions released | 64 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-21 |
| Added to directory | 2007-10-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Shows a list of recent posts from a category - with thumbnails, excerpt and a load more button. For posts, pages and the Site Editor.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Category Posts Widget?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is Category Posts Widget?
As of October 16, 2026, Category Posts Widget ranks #879 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #867.
When was Category Posts Widget last updated?
Category Posts Widget was last updated on September 21, 2026 (version 5.1.1). It has shipped 64 releases in total.
Who makes Category Posts Widget?
Category Posts Widget is developed by ZephyrWest. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2007.
