Recent Posts FlexSlider
v2.4.1by david wolfpaw · updated 5 years ago
Simple setup responsive slider of recent posts selected by category or post type using FlexSlider by WooThemes.
- Rank
- #7,632
- Down16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 767
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 73.3K
- 73,330 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 18 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Recent Posts FlexSlider at a glance
Recent Posts FlexSlider is a WordPress plugin by david wolfpaw with 700+ active installs, the #7,632 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Version 2.4.1 came out on Jul 11, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.8.0. Among the 429 plugins tagged “responsive”, it ranks #59. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats151 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Recent Posts FlexSlider |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 767 · -2.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 767 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 769 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 803 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 768 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 766 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 766 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 767 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 769 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 803 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 767 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 767 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 786 |
Rank over time
#7,632 · up 24 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,632 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,616 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,628 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,606 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,633 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,643 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,645 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,636 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,633 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,626 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,660 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,661 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,656 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -2.12% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +4.56% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.26% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -4.23% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +4.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.42% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 700+ |
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.
- v2.479%
- v1.68.4%
- Other13%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★18 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 5.8.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 1, 2013
- Last updated
- Jul 11, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Recent Posts FlexSlider
How many websites use Recent Posts FlexSlider?
Recent Posts FlexSlider is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,632 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Recent Posts FlexSlider been downloaded?
73,330 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Recent Posts FlexSlider last updated?
Version 2.4.1 came out on Jul 11, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is Recent Posts FlexSlider compatible with the latest WordPress?
Recent Posts FlexSlider’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.8.0, 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 FlexSlider still maintained?
Its last release was 5 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 FlexSlider have?
4.6 out of 5 from 18 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Recent Posts FlexSlider?
The plugins most like Recent Posts FlexSlider, by the tags they share, are Smart Slider 3 (800K+), Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider (500K+) and WP Mobile Menu (70K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
18 reviews
- 5 stars: 14 reviews, 78%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 11%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 11%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 89%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 11%1–2★
- About 5 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 8 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 767 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 18 |
| Total downloads | 73.3K |
| Author | david wolfpaw |
| First released | Apr 1, 2013 |
| Version | 2.4.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 11, 2021 |
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