Active installs
500+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8946
Peak #8929
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
29.3K
Days tracked
37
1 day▲ 1
7 days▼ 6
30 days▲ 5
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Recent Posts Widget Plus currently ranks #8946 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8929, first reached on Aug 28, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.1, shipped on Oct 30, 2023 (1,036 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #8946 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8967 |
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 | 500 |
| 2026-07-31 | 500 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Johan van der Wijk |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.1 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2023-10-30 |
| Added to directory | 2012-06-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.9.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin allows you to display the most recent posts with an excerpt in a WordPress sidebar widget area.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Recent Posts Widget Plus?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is Recent Posts Widget Plus?
As of August 31, 2026, Recent Posts Widget Plus ranks #8946 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8929.
When was Recent Posts Widget Plus last updated?
Recent Posts Widget Plus was last updated on October 30, 2023 (version 1.2.1). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Recent Posts Widget Plus?
Recent Posts Widget Plus is developed by Johan van der Wijk. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2012.
