Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#36221
Peak #36221
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
7.3K
Days tracked
2
1 day▲ 1072
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Recent Post Views currently ranks #36221 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.5, shipped on May 30, 2012 (5,183 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Chris Buck |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2012-05-30 |
| Added to directory | 2012-01-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Displays the most recent posts in a widget, how many times they have been viewed over last (n) days, and images for popularity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Recent Post Views a free plugin?
Yes — Recent Post Views is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Recent Post Views?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Recent Post Views?
As of August 7, 2026, Recent Post Views ranks #36221 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Recent Post Views last updated?
Recent Post Views was last updated on May 30, 2012 (version 1.5). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Recent Post Views?
Recent Post Views is developed by Chris Buck. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2012.
