My Popular Posts Widget
v1.0.0by gdthemes · updated 12 years ago
A very simple popular posts widget which displays posts by comment count (with featured image).
- Rank
- #23,512
- Down42 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.6K
- 6,586 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
My Popular Posts Widget at a glance
My Popular Posts Widget is a WordPress plugin by gdthemes with 30+ active installs, the #23,512 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 40% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Mar 5, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 36 plugins tagged “popular”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats36 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | My Popular Posts Widget |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · -2.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 37 |
Rank over time
#23,512 · down 46 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,512 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,470 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,374 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,452 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,486 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,479 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,363 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,454 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,381 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,516 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,377 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,466 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| 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 | +2.86% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.78% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.70% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 4, 2014
- Last updated
- Mar 5, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about My Popular Posts Widget
How many websites use My Popular Posts Widget?
My Popular Posts Widget is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,512 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has My Popular Posts Widget been downloaded?
6,586 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was My Popular Posts Widget last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Mar 5, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is My Popular Posts Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
My Popular Posts Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 My Popular Posts Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does My Popular Posts Widget have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to My Popular Posts Widget?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 6.6K |
| Author | gdthemes |
| First released | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 5, 2014 |
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