Active installs
70+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#18514
Peak #18434
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
5.7K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Posts By Category Widget currently ranks #18514 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #18434, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.4, shipped on Dec 17, 2013 (4,617 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | volfro |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.4 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2013-12-17 |
| Added to directory | 2013-12-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A simple, themeable widget which displays posts in the category, order, and quantity of your choosing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Posts By Category Widget a free plugin?
Yes — Posts By Category Widget is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Posts By Category Widget?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs.
How popular is Posts By Category Widget?
As of August 8, 2026, Posts By Category Widget ranks #18514 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #18434.
When was Posts By Category Widget last updated?
Posts By Category Widget was last updated on December 17, 2013 (version 1.0.4). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Posts By Category Widget?
Posts By Category Widget is developed by volfro. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2013.
