Custom Display Posts
v1.1.2by wgyun4439 · updated 14 years ago
Adds a widget that shows the posts in a single or more category.
- Rank
- #28,037
- Up84 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 22
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.6K
- 7,618 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Display Posts at a glance
Custom Display Posts is a WordPress plugin by wgyun4439 with 20+ active installs, the #28,037 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.2 came out on Jul 2, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 9.9. Among the 71 plugins tagged “display”, it ranks #26. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats40 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Display Posts |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 22 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
Rank over time
#28,037 · up 73 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #28,037 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,121 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #28,235 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #28,219 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,999 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,214 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,039 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,030 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,081 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,118 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,110 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.3
- Tested up to
- 9.9
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 8, 2009
- Last updated
- Jul 2, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Display Posts
How many websites use Custom Display Posts?
Custom Display Posts is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,037 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Display Posts been downloaded?
7,618 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Custom Display Posts last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Jul 2, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Custom Display Posts compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 9.9, ahead of the current 7.1.
Is Custom Display Posts still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Display Posts have?
No one has reviewed Custom Display Posts on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Display Posts?
The plugins most like Custom Display Posts, by the tags they share, are Custom Sidebars (100K+), Image Widget (100K+) and Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 22 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 7.6K |
| Author | wgyun4439 |
| First released | Aug 8, 2009 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 2, 2012 |
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