The Related Posts
v1.0.0by Alobaidi · updated 10 years ago
Add related posts after content automatically, related posts by tags, full customize, easy to use.
- Rank
- #42,641
- Up313 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.4K
- 2,395 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
The Related Posts at a glance
The Related Posts is a WordPress plugin by Alobaidi with 10+ active installs, the #42,641 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 20, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 26 plugins tagged “related post”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | The Related Posts |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#42,641 · up 2,779 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #42,641 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,954 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #44,004 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,275 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,388 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,161 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #35,746 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,995 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #41,448 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,420 |
Growth %
Average +0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +16.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.0
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 28, 2015
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about The Related Posts
How many websites use The Related Posts?
The Related Posts is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #42,641 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has The Related Posts been downloaded?
2,395 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was The Related Posts last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 20, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is The Related Posts compatible with the latest WordPress?
The Related Posts’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 The Related Posts 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 The Related Posts have?
No one has reviewed The Related Posts on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to The Related Posts?
The plugins most like The Related Posts, by the tags they share, are Manual Related Posts (1K+), Contextual Related Posts (50K+) and Related Posts by Taxonomy (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.4K |
| Author | Alobaidi |
| First released | Sep 28, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2016 |
Alternatives to The Related Posts
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Manual Related Posts
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A simple 'related posts' plugin that lets you select related posts manually.
- Rank
- #6,251
- Installs
- 1K+
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Contextual Related Posts
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Keep visitors on your site longer with intelligent, fast-loading, contextually related posts. Block, shortcode, custom post type and widget ready.
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- #736
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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+
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Related Posts By PickPlugins
by PickPlugins
Display Related Post under post by taxonomy and terms.
- Rank
- #3,826
- Installs
- 3K+
- 4.6
WP Simple Related Posts
by horike
Related Posts plugin. It's flexible and fast and simple.
- Rank
- #10,405
- Installs
- 300+
- 4.2

Custom Post Types Relationships (CPTR)
by Anastis Sourgoutsidis
This plugin will let you create custom post relationships among posts, pages and custom post types.
- Rank
- #10,385
- Installs
- 300+
- 5.0
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