Active installs
40+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#22086
Peak #22086
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
8.8K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Categories Recent Posts Widget currently ranks #22086 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Jan 25, 2014 (4,577 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | The Medios |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2014-01-25 |
| Added to directory | 2012-09-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This widget displays the recent posts on a category page for that category
Frequently asked questions
Is Categories Recent Posts Widget a free plugin?
Yes — Categories Recent Posts Widget is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Categories Recent Posts Widget?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Categories Recent Posts Widget?
As of August 7, 2026, Categories Recent Posts Widget ranks #22086 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Categories Recent Posts Widget last updated?
Categories Recent Posts Widget was last updated on January 25, 2014 (version 1.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Categories Recent Posts Widget?
Categories Recent Posts Widget is developed by The Medios. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2012.
