Active installs
500+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#9199
Peak #9196
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
73.2K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Recent Posts currently ranks #9199 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9196, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.6.2.0, shipped on Sep 9, 2008 (6,542 days ago) — release #25 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | RobMarsh |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.6.2.0 |
| Versions released | 25 |
| Last updated | 2008-09-09 |
| Added to directory | 2008-03-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 1.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Displays a list of recent posts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Recent Posts a free plugin?
Yes — Recent Posts is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Recent Posts?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is Recent Posts?
As of August 7, 2026, Recent Posts ranks #9199 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9196.
When was Recent Posts last updated?
Recent Posts was last updated on September 9, 2008 (version 2.6.2.0). It has shipped 25 releases in total.
Who makes Recent Posts?
Recent Posts is developed by RobMarsh. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2008.
