Recent Posts by Tags
v1.1by Prasanna SP · updated 14 years ago
This plugin creates a widget with a list of recent posts belonging to selected tags
- Rank
- #23,979
- Up53 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,370 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Recent Posts by Tags at a glance
Recent Posts by Tags is a WordPress plugin by Prasanna SP with 30+ active installs, the #23,979 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1 came out on Dec 28, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 36 plugins tagged “post list”, it ranks #21. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Recent Posts by Tags |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 36 |
Rank over time
#23,979 · down 334 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,979 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,032 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,864 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,811 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,919 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,950 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,876 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,149 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,600 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,704 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,444 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,615 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,634 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,645 |
Growth %
Average -0.44% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.86% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.47% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.86% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.78% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.86% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.78% |
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
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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%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 29, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 28, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Recent Posts by Tags
How many websites use Recent Posts by Tags?
Recent Posts by Tags 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 #23,979 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Recent Posts by Tags been downloaded?
4,370 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Recent Posts by Tags last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Dec 28, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is Recent Posts by Tags compatible with the latest WordPress?
Recent Posts by Tags’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Recent Posts by Tags still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Recent Posts by Tags have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Recent Posts by Tags?
The plugins most like Recent Posts by Tags, by the tags they share, are Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails (100K+), Category Posts Block (40K+) and Ultimate Posts Widget (10K+). 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★
Compare with competitors
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | Prasanna SP |
| First released | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 28, 2012 |
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