W4 Post List
v3.1.0by Shazzad Hossain Khan · updated 2 days ago
Build lists the Query Loop can't: posts grouped by year, category or author, term lists and user directories — via block, shortcode or widget.
- Rank
- #3,788
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,530
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 216.6K
- 216,615 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 94 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 2 of 2 threads, last 2 months
W4 Post List at a glance
W4 Post List is a WordPress plugin by Shazzad Hossain Khan with 3K+ active installs, the #3,788 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 44 times, 45% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 94 reviews. Version 3.1.0 came out on Nov 6, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “category list”. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.2K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | W4 Post List |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 48 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 48 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 59 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 50 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,528 · -0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,528 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,527 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,526 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,526 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,525 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,526 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,526 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,539 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,540 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,536 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,537 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,542 |
Rank over time
#3,788 · down 11 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,788 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,791 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,790 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,786 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,789 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,786 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,781 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,782 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,777 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,771 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,775 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,787 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,785 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,777 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.14% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #3790 → #3788
- Released 3.1.0 (was 3.0.9)
- Rank #3787 → #3786
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.028%
- v3.120%
- v2.418%
- v2.517%
- Other17%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★94 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Dec 8, 2010
- Last updated
- Nov 6, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about W4 Post List
How many websites use W4 Post List?
W4 Post List is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,788 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has W4 Post List been downloaded?
216,615 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 44 times. See download stats
When was W4 Post List last updated?
Version 3.1.0 came out on Nov 6, 2026 (2 days ago). See every release
Is W4 Post List compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does W4 Post List have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 6 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep W4 Post List up to date. See its security record
Is W4 Post List still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 days ago. Its authors resolved 2 of the 2 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does W4 Post List have?
4.7 out of 5 from 94 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to W4 Post List?
The plugins most like W4 Post List, by the tags they share, are Advanced Post Block (10K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Shortcoder (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
94 reviews
- 5 stars: 81 reviews, 86%
- 4 stars: 7 reviews, 7%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 1%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 2%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 3%
- Positive
- 94%4–5★
- Mixed
- 1%3★
- Critical
- 5%1–2★
- About 14 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 13 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,530 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 94 |
| Total downloads | 216.6K |
| Author | Shazzad Hossain Khan |
| First released | Dec 8, 2010 |
| Version | 3.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Nov 6, 2026 |
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