Post List
v1.1by Vijay Kumar · updated 14 years ago
This plugin can be used to fetch a list of all posts from specific category using shortcode [postslist]. This plugin can be used to fetch a list of a …
- Rank
- #12,605
- Down61 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 224
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.8K
- 13,801 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post List at a glance
Post List is a WordPress plugin by Vijay Kumar with 200+ active installs, the #12,605 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Sep 23, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 204 plugins tagged “list”, it ranks #28. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats60 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post List |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 224 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 225 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 225 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 233 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 226 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 225 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 225 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 225 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 226 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 230 |
Rank over time
#12,605 · down 25 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,605 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,544 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,320 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,560 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,573 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,542 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,312 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,549 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,562 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,571 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,588 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,585 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,580 |
Growth %
Average -0.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.89% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -3.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.10% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.74% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 1, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 23, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post List
How many websites use Post List?
Post List is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,605 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post List been downloaded?
13,801 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Post List last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Sep 23, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Post List compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post List’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Post List 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 Post List have?
No one has reviewed Post List on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Post List?
The plugins most like Post List, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Post Type Switcher (200K+) and Post Duplicator (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 224 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 13.8K |
| Author | Vijay Kumar |
| First released | Jun 1, 2011 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 23, 2012 |
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