Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- PE Recent Posts currently ranks #4988 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4969, first reached on Aug 11, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 8 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 38% versus the month before (6/day).
- The latest release, v1.2, shipped on Sep 2, 2021 (1,878 days ago) — release #22 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | #4988 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5009 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4990 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4976 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 12 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | DJ-Extensions.com |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2 |
| Versions released | 22 |
| Last updated | 2021-09-02 |
| Added to directory | 2015-08-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.4+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The simple plugin that allows you to display image slides with title, description and read more linked to posts from selected category.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use PE Recent Posts?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is PE Recent Posts?
As of October 24, 2026, PE Recent Posts ranks #4988 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4969.
When was PE Recent Posts last updated?
PE Recent Posts was last updated on September 2, 2021 (version 1.2). It has shipped 22 releases in total.
Who makes PE Recent Posts?
PE Recent Posts is developed by DJ-Extensions.com. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2015.
