XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget
v1.0.0by xieno · updated 11 years ago
XE advanced recent post widget plugin allows admin to select number of post under multiple categories.
- Rank
- #44,261
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 2,038 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget at a glance
XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget is a WordPress plugin by xieno with 10+ active installs, the #44,261 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 Jul 30, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 24 plugins tagged “Plugin”, it ranks #10. 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 stats17 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -18.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#44,261 · down 6,356 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #44,261 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #40,710 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #40,678 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,293 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,069 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,239 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,898 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #41,355 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #37,905 |
Growth %
Average -1.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.25% |
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
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 30, 2015
- Last updated
- Jul 30, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget
How many websites use XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget?
XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget 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 #44,261 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget been downloaded?
2,038 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jul 30, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget have?
No one has reviewed XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget?
The plugins most like XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget, by the tags they share, are Flexible Posts Widget (7K+), Superb Recent Posts With Thumbnail Images (6K+) and Add Widget After Content (6K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | xieno |
| First released | Jul 30, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 30, 2015 |
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