Active installs
80K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#548
Peak #548
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
4.4M
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- List category posts currently ranks #548 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.96.0, shipped on Jul 7, 2026 (31 days ago) — release #187 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Fernando Briano |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.96.0 |
| Versions released | 187 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-07 |
| Added to directory | 2008-08-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Very customizable plugin to list posts by category (or tag, author and more) in a post, page or widget. Uses the [catlist] shortcode to select posts.
Frequently asked questions
Is List category posts a free plugin?
Yes — List category posts is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use List category posts?
WordPress.org reports 80K+ active installs.
How popular is List category posts?
As of August 6, 2026, List category posts ranks #548 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was List category posts last updated?
List category posts was last updated on July 7, 2026 (version 0.96.0). It has shipped 187 releases in total.
Who makes List category posts?
List category posts is developed by Fernando Briano. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2008.
