Content Views – Post Grid & Filter… vs VK Link Target Controller (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
VK Link Target Controller
30K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, VK Link Target Controller has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Content Views – Post Grid & Filter… leads in active installations (100K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Content Views – Post Grid & Filter… has accumulated 5.1M+ total downloads while VK Link Target Controller has 264K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Content Views – Post Grid & Filter… | VK Link Target Controller | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 333 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.1M+ | ◄ | 264K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 4 days ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Age | 12 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.3 | 1.8.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Content Views – Post Grid & Filter…
VK Link Target Controller
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Content Views – Post Grid & Filter… averaged approximately 496 daily downloads while VK Link Target Controller averaged 427.
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…
VK Link Target Controller Reviews
Easy to use e simple
Your plugin is the best, easy to use, and simple. Thanks a lot!
Great Plugin
Just what I needed. Excellent work done. 5 star no doubt.
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