Recent posts of specific category
v1.0.1by dwm.me · updated 11 years ago
Displays a post list that belong to it by selecting the category.
- Rank
- #17,237
- Down22 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 93
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,242 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Recent posts of specific category at a glance
Recent posts of specific category is a WordPress plugin by dwm.me with 90+ active installs, the #17,237 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Nov 19, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 606 plugins tagged “sidebar”, it ranks #112. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats42 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Recent posts of specific category |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 93 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 95 |
Rank over time
#17,237 · down 163 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,237 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,215 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,276 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,256 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,253 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,133 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,243 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,102 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,089 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,139 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,058 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,083 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,074 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.09% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.54% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.05% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.05% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 17, 2015
- Last updated
- Nov 19, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Recent posts of specific category
How many websites use Recent posts of specific category?
Recent posts of specific category is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,237 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Recent posts of specific category been downloaded?
3,242 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Recent posts of specific category last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Nov 19, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is Recent posts of specific category compatible with the latest WordPress?
Recent posts of specific category’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 of specific category still maintained?
Its last release was 10 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 of specific category have?
No one has reviewed Recent posts of specific category on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Recent posts of specific category?
The plugins most like Recent posts of specific category, by the tags they share, are Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails (100K+), Flexible Posts Widget (7K+) and Table of Contents Plus (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 93 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | dwm.me |
| First released | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 19, 2015 |
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