Active installs
500+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8937
Peak #8937
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
29.2K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Recent Posts Widget Plus currently ranks #8937 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.2.1, shipped on Oct 30, 2023 (1,012 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Johan van der Wijk |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.1 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2023-10-30 |
| Added to directory | 2012-06-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.9.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin allows you to display the most recent posts with an excerpt in a WordPress sidebar widget area.
Frequently asked questions
Is Recent Posts Widget Plus a free plugin?
Yes — Recent Posts Widget Plus is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Recent Posts Widget Plus?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is Recent Posts Widget Plus?
As of August 7, 2026, Recent Posts Widget Plus ranks #8937 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Recent Posts Widget Plus last updated?
Recent Posts Widget Plus was last updated on October 30, 2023 (version 1.2.1). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Recent Posts Widget Plus?
Recent Posts Widget Plus is developed by Johan van der Wijk. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2012.
