Active installs
40K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#873
Peak #873
Downloads / day
98
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Downloads (7d)
509
All-time downloads
1.8M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Category Posts Widget currently ranks #873 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 67 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v4.9.22, shipped on Jun 15, 2026 (53 days ago) — release #61 since the plugin joined the directory in 2007.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | ZephyrWest |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.9.22 |
| Versions released | 61 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-15 |
| Added to directory | 2007-10-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Adds a widget that shows the most recent posts from a single category.
Frequently asked questions
Is Category Posts Widget a free plugin?
Yes — Category Posts Widget is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Category Posts Widget?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is Category Posts Widget?
As of August 7, 2026, Category Posts Widget ranks #873 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Category Posts Widget last updated?
Category Posts Widget was last updated on June 15, 2026 (version 4.9.22). It has shipped 61 releases in total.
Who makes Category Posts Widget?
Category Posts Widget is developed by ZephyrWest. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2007.
