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Custom Recent Posts Widget

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Custom Recent Posts Widget Review - In-Depth Analysis

A widget to show recent posts list based on categories or tags. Customize your recent posts display with more options than the default WordPress widget.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 9+ 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 plugin creates a new widget which lets you show a list of recent posts based on categories or tags. This is a must have plugin if you want to exclude some categories in recent posts widget or if you want to show recent posts based on tags.

By default the WordPress recent posts widget shows posts from all categories. But this plugin gives you more power to customize your recent posts widget. You can also display post date in the widget.

See the live action of this plugin on the demo site or on Kennneth John Odle's blog.

Have any questions or suggestions? Create a thread in the support forum.

Visit this page for more WordPress plugins from the developer.

Comparing to Alternatives

Custom Recent Posts Widget offers a straightforward way to display recent posts with customization options. Compared to other similar plugins, it focuses on simplicity and ease of use.

Top alternatives

Custom Recent Posts Widget

Strengths

Simple and easy to set up
Allows customization of post display
Lightweight and fast loading

Weaknesses

Limited advanced features
No premium version for extended functionality
Basic styling options only

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though some desire more features and styling options.

Positive highlights

Easy to use and configure
Works well with most themes
Reliable and stable performance

Common complaints

Lacks advanced customization
No support for thumbnails
Limited styling flexibility

Weaknesses

No premium support or updates
Basic feature set

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills recent posts widget that integrates easily with their site.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced customization, thumbnail support, or premium features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential recent post display features with basic customization options.

Final Verdict

Custom Recent Posts Widget is a solid choice for users who want a straightforward recent posts display without complexity.

However, users looking for more advanced features or styling options may need to consider alternative plugins.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Custom Recent Posts Widget plugin.

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Recent posts

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Categories

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Tags

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Contributors and developers

“Custom Recent Posts Widget” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Free Version Live Demo

WPS

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6.85

Average

Ratings

4.9 out of 5 | 9

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Version

2.1.1

Last updated

8 years ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

3.5.2 or higher

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PHP version

or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Site Structure & Navigation

Categories & Taxonomies

Tags

Categories,Category,Recent Posts,Tag,Tags

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