Active installs
80+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#17703
Peak #17703
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
18.1K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Featured Posts currently ranks #17703 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.2.1, shipped on Jun 11, 2009 (6,267 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | impnerd |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.2.1 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2009-06-11 |
| Added to directory | 2009-06-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Display a featured post on your index.php or category pages.
Frequently asked questions
Is Featured Posts a free plugin?
Yes — Featured Posts is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Featured Posts?
WordPress.org reports 80+ active installs.
How popular is Featured Posts?
As of August 8, 2026, Featured Posts ranks #17703 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Featured Posts last updated?
Featured Posts was last updated on June 11, 2009 (version 0.2.1). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Featured Posts?
Featured Posts is developed by impnerd. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2009.
