Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#16350
Peak #16350
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
10.9K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Category Posts currently ranks #16350 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0.4, shipped on Apr 20, 2015 (4,127 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | Nitroweb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.4 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2015-04-20 |
| Added to directory | 2012-12-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A plugin to display posts in a widget with title, thumb, excerpt, date and author.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simple Category Posts a free plugin?
Yes — Simple Category Posts is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Simple Category Posts?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Category Posts?
As of August 7, 2026, Simple Category Posts ranks #16350 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Simple Category Posts last updated?
Simple Category Posts was last updated on April 20, 2015 (version 1.0.4). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Category Posts?
Simple Category Posts is developed by Nitroweb. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2012.
