Manual Related Posts Review - In-Depth Analysis
A simple related posts plugin that allows manual selection of related posts. It supports all post types, including custom ones.
Performance Overview
User Rating
5/5 (based on 23+
reviews)
Active Installations
1,000+
Update Frequency
Below Average
It is calculated using the weighted average of same category
plugins.
Security Score
1 / 10
(Very Low Risk)
It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.
What It Does
This is a simple related posts plugin that lets you select related posts manually. It supports any post types in WordPress, including custom ones.
With this plugin, you can add related posts to your blog posts, pages, and more. You can choose from posts, pages, or custom post types and reorder related posts via drag and drop. The plugin is lightweight in code and database requests.
It includes a widget that shows the related posts, and you can also add a list of posts to the content of your post. Custom markup is possible, allowing you to build your own carousel or anything you fancy. The plugin supports multilanguage plugins like WPML and Qtranslate-X, and it even includes a duplicate plugin to build a second list.
To display the related posts, there are three options: use the included widget, use the content filter inside the settings, or add PHP code to your template as described in the installation docs.
This plugin is compatible with ClassicPress.
Comparing to Alternatives
Manual Related Posts stands out in the related posts plugin category with its manual selection approach, offering users precise control over displayed content. While there are several alternatives, this plugin's simplicity and reliability make it a unique choice.
Strengths
- Allows manual selection of related posts for precise control
- Lightweight and simple to use without unnecessary clutter
- Supports adding featured images to related posts
- Reliable with fast and effective support
- Highly rated with consistent positive feedback
Weaknesses
- Lacks advanced automated related post algorithms
- No pro version with additional premium features
- Limited customization options compared to some alternatives
- May not suit users looking for fully automated related post solutions
User Sentiment Analysis
With a perfect 5-star rating from all 23 reviewers, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and effective functionality.
Positive highlights
- 'Absolutely Perfect!' - Paul
- 'Simply perfect' - Dan
- 'Works 100% as expected and supports featured images' - hugopoiret59
- 'Simple where necessary without cluttering pages' - Sparkey
- 'Lightweight, reliable, and excellent support' - moonyell
Weaknesses
- No advanced automation features
- Limited customization options
- No premium version for extended functionality
Who Should Use This?
Best for
Users who want full manual control over which related posts appear on their site and prefer a lightweight, straightforward plugin without unnecessary features.
Not ideal for
Those seeking automated related post suggestions, extensive customization, or premium features available in paid plugins may find this plugin limited.
Pricing & Value
Free version includes
The free version offers full manual control over related posts, including the ability to add featured images, making it highly valuable for users needing precise selection.
Final Verdict
Manual Related Posts excels by providing a simple, reliable solution for users who want to handpick related posts without the complexity of automated algorithms. Its perfect rating and positive user feedback reflect its effectiveness and ease of use.
While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, its lightweight nature and excellent support make it an ideal choice for those prioritizing manual control and simplicity over automation and customization.
Other Notable Features
Here are a few other notable features of this free
Manual Related Posts plugin.
FAQ
People who want to list ‘related posts’ in their blog posts or pages, and want to choose the related posts manually themselves.
Data is stored in the existing postmeta table in the WordPress database. No additional tables are created.
As many as you like, there’s no limit.
There are 2 things that are done or possible.
The Javascript Chosen.js is being used so you can easily navigate through the select-box.
Also, you can select on the Options page to not list all post types. This will trim down the number of posts that are listed.
For each posttype a maximum of 500 posts will be listed.
Probably all post types are shown in the dropdown lists in the metabox.
You want to go to Settings > Related > Form-tab and only enable the post types you really want in the dropdown.
For me this made a difference from 100MB to 29MB memory usage.
On the Settings page there is an uninstall tab. If you want post relations and settings removed, use this page to remove them completely.
This plugin is not compatible with the Kleo theme.
Contributors and developers
“Manual Related Posts”
is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.
