Active installs
70+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#18400
Peak #18400
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
7.7K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Get Latest Post currently ranks #18400 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.3, shipped on Apr 7, 2016 (3,775 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Paul Schreiber |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.3 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-07 |
| Added to directory | 2011-02-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.4+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Adds a shortcode tag [get_latest_post] to display an excerpt from your latest blog post.
Frequently asked questions
Is Get Latest Post a free plugin?
Yes — Get Latest Post is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Get Latest Post?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs.
How popular is Get Latest Post?
As of August 8, 2026, Get Latest Post ranks #18400 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Get Latest Post last updated?
Get Latest Post was last updated on April 7, 2016 (version 0.3). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Get Latest Post?
Get Latest Post is developed by Paul Schreiber. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2011.
