Posts Viewed Recently vs Display Last Post(s) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Display Last Post(s) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Posts Viewed Recently leads in active installations (800 vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Posts Viewed Recently has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while Display Last Post(s) has 6.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Posts Viewed Recently | Display Last Post(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 10 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 6.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2010 | |
| Age | 12 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 1.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.2 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Posts Viewed Recently
►Display Last Post(s)5/5
Total Reviews
10Posts Viewed Recently
◄Display Last Post(s)1
Active Installs
800Posts Viewed Recently
◄Display Last Post(s)80
Total Downloads
14K+Posts Viewed Recently
◄Display Last Post(s)6.5K+
Support Resolution
N/APosts Viewed Recently
Display Last Post(s)N/A
Last Updated
5 years agoPosts Viewed Recently
◄Display Last Post(s)15 years ago
First Released
2014Posts Viewed Recently
Display Last Post(s)2010
Age
12 yearsPosts Viewed Recently
Display Last Post(s)16 years
WP Requires
3.0+Posts Viewed Recently
Display Last Post(s)1.5+
PHP Requires
false+Posts Viewed Recently
Display Last Post(s)false+
Business Model
FreePosts Viewed Recently
Display Last Post(s)Free
Latest Version
1.3.2Posts Viewed Recently
Display Last Post(s)1.0
Rating Breakdown
Posts Viewed Recently
4.8/5(10 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Display Last Post(s)
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Posts Viewed Recently or Display Last Post(s) more popular?
Posts Viewed Recently has 800 active installations while Display Last Post(s) has 80. Posts Viewed Recently is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Posts Viewed Recently or Display Last Post(s)?
Posts Viewed Recently has a 4.8/5 rating from 10 reviews, while Display Last Post(s) has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Posts Viewed Recently and Display Last Post(s) free?
Posts Viewed Recently is free and Display Last Post(s) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Posts Viewed Recently or Display Last Post(s)?
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?
Posts Viewed Recently was last updated 5 years ago and Display Last Post(s) was last updated 15 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.