WordPress plugin comparison
Latest Posts Block vs Smart Post Block
At a glance
- Latest Posts Block has more active installs: 6K+, against 20+ for Smart Post Block.
- On a typical day, Latest Posts Block is downloaded about 29 times, Smart Post Block about 3.
- Smart Post Block has no reviews yet.
- Latest Posts Block was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Feb 23, 2025 for Smart Post Block.
- Latest Posts Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.7.11 for Smart Post Block.
- Latest Posts Block has been around longer: since 2020, against 2025 for Smart Post Block.
Line by line
Latest Posts Block leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Latest Posts Block |  Smart Post Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,859 | #26,435 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4K | 74 |
| Rating | 4.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.73 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 8 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 7.4 |
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