Related Posts Widget
v2.0.1by Mrinal Roy · updated 11 years ago
Adds a widget that shows posts related to the current post based on tags.
- Rank
- #17,392
- Up83 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 90
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.8K
- 11,811 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Related Posts Widget at a glance
Related Posts Widget is a WordPress plugin by Mrinal Roy with 90+ active installs, the #17,392 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.0.1 came out on Dec 16, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “Related Posts Widget”. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Related Posts Widget |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 90 · -4.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 94 |
Rank over time
#17,392 · down 205 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,392 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,475 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,368 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,355 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,383 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,377 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,400 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,385 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,313 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,287 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,163 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,161 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,187 |
Growth %
Average -0.33% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +4.65% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.52% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.55% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.09% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.10% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| 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.
- v1.053%
- v2.047%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 1, 2010
- Last updated
- Dec 16, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Related Posts Widget
How many websites use Related Posts Widget?
Related Posts Widget 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 #17,392 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Related Posts Widget been downloaded?
11,811 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Related Posts Widget last updated?
Version 2.0.1 came out on Dec 16, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is Related Posts Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Related Posts Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Related Posts Widget 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 Related Posts Widget have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Related Posts Widget?
The plugins most like Related Posts Widget, by the tags they share, are Relative Posts (10+), YARPP (100K+) and Contextual Related Posts (50K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
Compare with competitors
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 90 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 11.8K |
| Author | Mrinal Roy |
| First released | Jan 1, 2010 |
| Version | 2.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 16, 2015 |
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Relative Posts
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With the Relative Posts plugin widget you can show up on the sidebar a list of related articles with or without thumbnails very easy.
- Rank
- #45,690
- Installs
- 10+
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YARPP
by YARPP
The best WordPress plugin for displaying related posts. Simple and flexible, with a powerful proven algorithm and inbuilt caching.
- Rank
- #411
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.8
Contextual Related Posts
by Ajay
Keep visitors on your site longer with intelligent, fast-loading, contextually related posts. Block, shortcode, custom post type and widget ready.
- Rank
- #736
- Installs
- 50K+
- 4.8
Related Posts Thumbnails
by marynixie
Related Posts by WPBrigade is The Best Customizable plugin, that nicely displays related posts thumbnails under the post.
- Rank
- #1,291
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.9
Related Posts Flatsome
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Plugin for adding related articles to posts for Flatsome theme.
- Rank
- #1,954
- Installs
- 10K+
- 5.0
Related Posts by Taxonomy
by keesiemeijer
Display a list of related posts on your site based on the most terms in common. Supports thumbnails, shortcodes, a widget and more.
- Rank
- #1,712
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.8
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