Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin for WordPress
4.9★ (233 ratings) · Current rank #1258
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin for WordPress currently ranks #1258 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1232, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 246 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 4% versus the month before (255/day).
- The latest release, v5.0.1, shipped on Jul 17, 2026 (92 days ago) — release #57 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1258 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1254 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1253 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1235 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 245 |
| 2026-09-30 | 241 |
| 2026-08-31 | 301 |
| 2026-07-31 | 315 |
| 2026-06-30 | 228 |
| 2026-05-31 | 214 |
| 2026-04-30 | 256 |
| 2026-03-31 | 348 |
| 2026-02-28 | 293 |
| 2026-01-31 | 169 |
| 2025-12-31 | 170 |
| 2025-11-30 | 178 |
| 2025-10-31 | 212 |
| 2025-09-30 | 380 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | marynixie |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.0.1 |
| Versions released | 57 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
| Added to directory | 2010-05-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Related Posts by WPBrigade is The Best Customizable plugin, that nicely displays related posts thumbnails under the post.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin for WordPress?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin for WordPress?
As of October 16, 2026, Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin for WordPress ranks #1258 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1232.
When was Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin for WordPress last updated?
Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin for WordPress was last updated on July 17, 2026 (version 5.0.1). It has shipped 57 releases in total.
Who makes Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin for WordPress?
Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin for WordPress is developed by marynixie. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2010.
