Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Recent Posts Widget Plus currently ranks #9015 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8910, first reached on Oct 13, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 500+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 12% versus the month before (5/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.1, shipped on Oct 30, 2023 (1,085 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #9015 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8949 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8953 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 500 |
| 2026-09-30 | 500 |
| 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
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 7 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
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 October 18, 2026, Recent Posts Widget Plus ranks #9015 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8910.
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.
