Recent Posts Widget Unlimited
v1.1.0by helpgeek · updated 11 years ago
A replacement for the WordPress Recent Posts widget that allows an unlimited number of posts to be displayed.
- Rank
- #26,744
- Down147 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.7K
- 6,655 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Recent Posts Widget Unlimited at a glance
Recent Posts Widget Unlimited is a WordPress plugin by helpgeek with 20+ active installs, the #26,744 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.0 came out on Jul 9, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 104 plugins tagged “recent posts”, it ranks #41. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Recent Posts Widget Unlimited |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · -4.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25 |
Rank over time
#26,744 · down 7 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #26,744 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #26,597 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,974 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,789 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,689 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #26,707 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,756 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #26,561 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,456 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #26,136 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #26,983 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,737 |
Growth %
Average -0.31% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -4.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -2.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -4.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 25, 2011
- Last updated
- Jul 9, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Recent Posts Widget Unlimited
How many websites use Recent Posts Widget Unlimited?
Recent Posts Widget Unlimited is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,744 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Recent Posts Widget Unlimited been downloaded?
6,655 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Recent Posts Widget Unlimited last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Jul 9, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Recent Posts Widget Unlimited compatible with the latest WordPress?
Recent Posts Widget Unlimited’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Widget Unlimited still maintained?
Its last release was 11 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 Widget Unlimited have?
No one has reviewed Recent Posts Widget Unlimited on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Recent Posts Widget Unlimited?
The plugins most like Recent Posts Widget Unlimited, by the tags they share, are Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails (100K+), Ultimate Posts Widget (10K+) and ThemeZee Widget Bundle (5K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.7K |
| Author | helpgeek |
| First released | Jun 25, 2011 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 9, 2015 |
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