Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- List category posts currently ranks #550 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #544, first reached on Aug 11, 2026.
- It is averaging 305 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 72% versus the month before (1,096/day).
- The latest release, v0.96.0, shipped on Jul 7, 2026 (55 days ago) — release #187 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #550 |
| 2026-07-31 | #546 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 80,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | 165 |
| 2026-07-31 | 407 |
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Details
| Author | Fernando Briano |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.96.0 |
| Versions released | 187 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-07 |
| Added to directory | 2008-08-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Very customizable plugin to list posts by category (or tag, author and more) in a post, page or widget. Uses the [catlist] shortcode to select posts.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use List category posts?
WordPress.org reports 80K+ active installs.
How popular is List category posts?
As of August 31, 2026, List category posts ranks #550 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #544.
When was List category posts last updated?
List category posts was last updated on July 7, 2026 (version 0.96.0). It has shipped 187 releases in total.
Who makes List category posts?
List category posts is developed by Fernando Briano. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2008.
