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Pages with category and tag vs Custom Recent Posts Widget (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Pages with category and tag

Pages with category and tag

4.8(26)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Pages with category and tag
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Custom Recent Posts Widget

Custom Recent Posts Widget

4.9(9)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Custom Recent Posts Widget

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Recent Posts Widget has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 9 reviews) while Pages with category and tag leads in active installations (60K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pages with category and tag has accumulated 130K+ total downloads while Custom Recent Posts Widget has 51K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Pages with category and tag
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Custom Recent Posts Widget4.9/5
Total Reviews
26Pages with category and tag
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Custom Recent Posts Widget9
Active Installs
60K+Pages with category and tag
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Custom Recent Posts Widget1.0K+
Total Downloads
130K+Pages with category and tag
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Custom Recent Posts Widget51K+
Support Resolution
N/APages with category and tag
Custom Recent Posts WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoPages with category and tag
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Custom Recent Posts Widget8 years ago
First Released
2018Pages with category and tag
Custom Recent Posts Widget2012
Age
8 yearsPages with category and tag
Custom Recent Posts Widget14 years
WP Requires
3.0+Pages with category and tag
Custom Recent Posts Widget3.1+
PHP Requires
false+Pages with category and tag
Custom Recent Posts Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreePages with category and tag
Custom Recent Posts WidgetFree
Latest Version
0.9.0Pages with category and tag
Custom Recent Posts Widget2.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Pages with category and tag

4.8/5(26 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
4%
2
4%
1
0%

Custom Recent Posts Widget

4.9/5(9 reviews)
5
89%
4
11%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Pages with category and tag Reviews

by AlwaysEnthusiast

Reliable and does what it says

I have now used this plugin for a while. It does what it says. It works well and I have not had any problems with it.

by maybebernd

Works as intended

Works as intended

by myracat

Helpful

My theme limits some things in wordpress but this plugin has allowed us to add categories and tags to our pages. Very helpful in grouping and labeling types of pages.

Custom Recent Posts Widget Reviews

by seanfiorito

Exactly what I was looking for

very simple to use and can be re-used in multiple areas on the site. Love it!

by BPSD

Exactly what I needed

So simple and functional. Thank you!

by Anne

Lovely

Easy to use and does everything I need it to without fuss!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pages with category and tag or Custom Recent Posts Widget more popular?
Pages with category and tag has 60K+ active installations while Custom Recent Posts Widget has 1.0K+. Pages with category and tag is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pages with category and tag or Custom Recent Posts Widget?
Pages with category and tag has a 4.8/5 rating from 26 reviews, while Custom Recent Posts Widget has a 4.9/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Pages with category and tag and Custom Recent Posts Widget free?
Pages with category and tag is free and Custom Recent Posts Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pages with category and tag or Custom Recent Posts Widget?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Pages with category and tag was last updated 1 month ago and Custom Recent Posts Widget was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.