Active installs
300+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#10798
Peak #10599
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
13K
Days tracked
37
1 day▲ 11
7 days▼ 120
30 days▼ 142
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Recently currently ranks #10798 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10599, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v4.2.1, shipped on May 18, 2026 (105 days ago) — release #21 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #10798 |
| 2026-07-31 | #10618 |
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 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Hector Cabrera |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2.1 |
| Versions released | 21 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 |
| Added to directory | 2015-06-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A highly customizable, feature-packed Recent Posts widget!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Recently?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Recently?
As of August 31, 2026, Recently ranks #10798 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10599.
When was Recently last updated?
Recently was last updated on May 18, 2026 (version 4.2.1). It has shipped 21 releases in total.
Who makes Recently?
Recently is developed by Hector Cabrera. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2015.
