Active installs
300+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#10343
Peak #10343
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
21.8K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Recent Category Posts Widget currently ranks #10343 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v2.0.1, shipped on Jun 10, 2026 (58 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | George Stephanis |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-10 |
| Added to directory | 2010-12-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This widget will let you display a list of the most recent posts in a single category in your sidebar.
Frequently asked questions
Is Recent Category Posts Widget a free plugin?
Yes — Recent Category Posts Widget is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Recent Category Posts Widget?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Recent Category Posts Widget?
As of August 7, 2026, Recent Category Posts Widget ranks #10343 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Recent Category Posts Widget last updated?
Recent Category Posts Widget was last updated on June 10, 2026 (version 2.0.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Recent Category Posts Widget?
Recent Category Posts Widget is developed by George Stephanis. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2010.
