Best shortcode posts plugins for WordPress
The most popular shortcode posts plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Recent Posts From Each Category leads with 40+ active installs, ahead of AJ Category Posts (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “shortcode posts” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 shortcode posts plugins
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Recent Posts From Each CategoryThe most installed shortcode posts plugin, with 40+ active installs. Only 3 reviews so far, last updated 12 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.0.38.
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AJ Category Posts10+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 4 months ago.
All 2 plugins tagged “shortcode posts”
Recent Posts From Each Category
Up in the last 7 days:12#21,570by Mindstien Technologies12 years ago
Display Recent Posts From Each/Selected Category. Category Box View Plugin.
- Installs
- 40+
- Rating
- 3.7(3)
- Downloads
- 0/day
AJ Category Posts
Down in the last 7 days:609#34,316by Md Jahid Shah4 months ago
A simple & powerful plugin to display WordPress posts by category using customizable shortcodes. Ideal for bloggers, news websites & content creators.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day