Related Post Shortcode
v1.2by enguerranws · updated 9 years ago
A simple WP plugin that add a TinyMCE button and popin to easily add a related post section in a post.
- Rank
- #25,111
- Up243 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 30
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,385 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Related Post Shortcode at a glance
Related Post Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by enguerranws with 30+ active installs, the #25,111 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2 came out on Mar 21, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 3 plugins tagged “enguerranws”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats51 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Related Post Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 30 · +7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
Rank over time
#25,111 · up 242 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,111 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,354 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,429 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,355 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,321 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,398 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,282 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,087 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,313 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,353 |
Growth %
Average +0.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +11.11% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.57% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| 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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 12, 2016
- Last updated
- Mar 21, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Related Post Shortcode
How many websites use Related Post Shortcode?
Related Post Shortcode 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 #25,111 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Related Post Shortcode been downloaded?
3,385 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Related Post Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Mar 21, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Related Post Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Related Post Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Related Post Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Related Post Shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Related Post Shortcode?
The plugins most like Related Post Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Display Posts (70K+). 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 30 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | enguerranws |
| First released | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 21, 2017 |
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