Active installs
300+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#10608
Peak #10608
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
12.9K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Recently currently ranks #10608 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v4.2.1, shipped on May 18, 2026 (81 days ago) — release #21 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
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Details
| Author | Hector Cabrera |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2.1 |
| Versions released | 21 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 |
| Added to directory | 2015-06-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A highly customizable, feature-packed Recent Posts widget!
Frequently asked questions
Is Recently a free plugin?
Yes — Recently is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Recently?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Recently?
As of August 7, 2026, Recently ranks #10608 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Recently last updated?
Recently was last updated on May 18, 2026 (version 4.2.1). It has shipped 21 releases in total.
Who makes Recently?
Recently is developed by Hector Cabrera. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2015.
