Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs
v4.4by wp-buy · updated 1 year ago
This plugin lets you list posts by category, author, tags, and more, using a shortcode on posts, pages, or widgets with plenty of customization option …
- Rank
- #7,339
- Up7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 857
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.7K
- 15,682 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs at a glance
Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs is a WordPress plugin by wp-buy with 800+ active installs, the #7,339 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 11% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 4.4 came out on Jun 15, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “author posts”. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats94 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 857 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 857 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 856 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 856 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 859 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 857 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 856 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 858 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 856 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 854 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 856 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 858 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 859 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 876 |
Rank over time
#7,339 · down 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,339 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,346 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,343 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,336 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,326 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,338 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,337 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,329 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,341 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,351 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,347 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,353 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,342 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,338 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.94% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7342 → #7326
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v4.484%
- v3.49.2%
- Other6.4%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.3
- First released
- Nov 23, 2019
- Last updated
- Jun 15, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs
How many websites use Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs?
Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,339 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs been downloaded?
15,682 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs last updated?
Version 4.4 came out on Jun 15, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs compatible with the latest WordPress?
Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs?
The plugins most like Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs, by the tags they share, are Post Duplicator (200K+), YARPP (100K+) and Public Post Preview (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 857 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 15.7K |
| Author | wp-buy |
| First released | Nov 23, 2019 |
| Version | 4.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 |
| Last updated | Jun 15, 2025 |
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