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WP List Posts Shortcode

v0.1

by michaelha · updated 14 years ago

Adds a shortcode [wp_list_posts]. For example [wp_list_posts category=3 numberposts=7] will return an unordered list of the most recent 7 posts in the …

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Rank
#21,179
Up12 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 52
50+ reported · High
Total downloads
4.1K
4,112 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months

WP List Posts Shortcode at a glance

WP List Posts Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by michaelha with 50+ active installs, the #21,179 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1 came out on Mar 7, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 204 plugins tagged “list”, it ranks #59. It was first released in 2010.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.

Downloads over time

Download stats

22 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP List Posts Shortcode Compare series
Downloads over time: 12 days across 1 series.0510Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 6Nov 8
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DateWP List Posts Shortcode
Nov 8, 20260
Nov 7, 20260
Nov 6, 20260
Nov 5, 20260
Nov 4, 202611
Nov 3, 20260
Nov 2, 202611
Nov 1, 20260
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20260

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 52 · -3.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.51525354Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202652
Nov 7, 202652
Nov 5, 202652
Nov 4, 202651
Nov 3, 202652
Nov 2, 202653
Nov 1, 202653
Oct 31, 202653
Oct 30, 202653
Oct 29, 202653
Oct 28, 202653
Oct 27, 202654

Rank over time

#21,179 · down 298 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#21K#21.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#21,179
Nov 7, 2026#21,191
Nov 6, 2026#21,115
Nov 5, 2026#21,123
Nov 4, 2026#21,301
Nov 3, 2026#21,279
Nov 2, 2026#20,901
Nov 1, 2026#20,919
Oct 31, 2026#20,910
Oct 30, 2026#20,872
Oct 29, 2026#20,858
Oct 28, 2026#20,856
Oct 27, 2026#20,881

Growth %

Average -0.31% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+1.96%
Nov 4, 2026-1.92%
Nov 3, 2026-1.89%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-1.85%

Active installs band

50+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.485052Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202650+
Nov 7, 202650+
Nov 6, 202650+
Nov 5, 202650+
Nov 4, 202650+
Nov 3, 202650+
Nov 2, 202650+
Nov 1, 202650+
Oct 31, 202650+
Oct 30, 202650+
Oct 29, 202650+
Oct 28, 202650+
Oct 27, 202650+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v0.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.1
Requires WordPress
2.8
Tested up to
3.3.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Mar 22, 2010
Last updated
Mar 7, 2012
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP List Posts Shortcode

How many websites use WP List Posts Shortcode?

WP List Posts Shortcode is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,179 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP List Posts Shortcode been downloaded?

4,112 times in total since 2010.

When was WP List Posts Shortcode last updated?

Version 0.1 came out on Mar 7, 2012 (14 years ago).

Is WP List Posts Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP List Posts Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 WP List Posts Shortcode still maintained?

Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP List Posts Shortcode have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to WP List Posts Shortcode?

The plugins most like WP List Posts Shortcode, by the tags they share, are List category posts (70K+), Display Posts (70K+) and Posts in Page (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 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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WP List Posts Shortcode
Estimated installs≈ 52
Reported installs50+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads4.1K
Authormichaelha
First releasedMar 22, 2010
Version0.1
Requires WP2.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMar 7, 2012

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