WordPress plugin comparison
Latest Posts Block vs The Hits List
At a glance
- Latest Posts Block has more active installs: 6K+, against 10+ for The Hits List.
- On a typical day, Latest Posts Block is downloaded about 29 times, The Hits List about 3.
- The Hits List has no reviews yet.
- Latest Posts Block was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Oct 8, 2026 for The Hits List.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Latest Posts Block has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for The Hits List.
Line by line
Latest Posts Block leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Latest Posts Block |  The Hits List |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,859 | #34,160 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4K | 52 |
| Rating | 4.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.73 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 9 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 7.4 |
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