Best show widget plugins for WordPress
The most popular show widget plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Simple Recent Post Widget leads with 10+ active installs. All 1 plugins tagged “show widget” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 1 show widget plugins
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Simple Recent Post WidgetThe most installed show widget plugin, with 10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 9 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.7.39.