Display Last Post(s)
v1.0by fbarret · updated 16 years ago
Allows to display the last post(s) anywhere on your WordPress site/blog, using a shortcode or a short PHP code (for the templates).
- Rank
- #18,838
- Up202 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 73
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.1K
- 7,098 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Display Last Post(s) at a glance
Display Last Post(s) is a WordPress plugin by fbarret with 70+ active installs, the #18,838 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on May 28, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. Among the 17 plugins tagged “last”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Display Last Post(s) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 73 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 73 |
Rank over time
#18,838 · down 25 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,838 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,040 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,977 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,791 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,846 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,982 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,852 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,831 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,740 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,752 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,815 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,782 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,813 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.82% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.37% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.39% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.37% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 1.5
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 27, 2010
- Last updated
- May 28, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Display Last Post(s)
How many websites use Display Last Post(s)?
Display Last Post(s) is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,838 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Display Last Post(s) been downloaded?
7,098 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Display Last Post(s) last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 28, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Display Last Post(s) compatible with the latest WordPress?
Display Last Post(s)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Display Last Post(s) still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Display Last Post(s) have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Display Last Post(s)?
The plugins most like Display Last Post(s), by the tags they share, are Display Posts (70K+), Post Type Switcher (200K+) and Post Duplicator (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 73 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 7.1K |
| Author | fbarret |
| First released | May 27, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 1.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 28, 2010 |
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