Content Views – Post Grid & Filter… vs Related Post widget side (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Content Views – Post Grid & Filter…
100K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Related Post widget side has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Content Views – Post Grid & Filter… leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Content Views – Post Grid & Filter… has accumulated 5.1M+ total downloads while Related Post widget side has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Content Views – Post Grid & Filter… | Related Post widget side | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 333 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.1M+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Age | 12 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.3 | 1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Content Views – Post Grid & Filter…
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Recent Reviews
Content Views – Post Grid & Filter… Reviews
Shows content of password-protected posts
Unfortunately it shows the content of password-protected posts 😐
The best way to display posts
This plugin makes creating post grids and lists incredibly easy. It looks professional and works perfectly without any coding. Highly recommended!
Great Software – Exemplary Custome Support
I wanted to do something a bit different with content views…. I couldn’t figure it out, the amazing support team at Content Views went over and above what I expected. Refreshing…
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