Social LikeBox & Feed vs Smart Recent Posts Widget (2026)

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

Social LikeBox & Feed

Social LikeBox & Feed

3.3(47)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Smart Recent Posts Widget

Smart Recent Posts Widget

4.8(30)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Smart Recent Posts Widget

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Smart Recent Posts Widget has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 30 reviews) while Social LikeBox & Feed leads in active installations (10K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Social LikeBox & Feed has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while Smart Recent Posts Widget has 132K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.3/5Social LikeBox & Feed
Smart Recent Posts Widget4.8/5
Total Reviews
47Social LikeBox & Feed
Smart Recent Posts Widget30
Active Installs
10K+Social LikeBox & Feed
Smart Recent Posts Widget9.0K+
Total Downloads
1.1M+Social LikeBox & Feed
Smart Recent Posts Widget132K+
Support Resolution
N/ASocial LikeBox & Feed
Smart Recent Posts WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSocial LikeBox & Feed
Smart Recent Posts Widget1 year ago
First Released
2014Social LikeBox & Feed
Smart Recent Posts Widget2016
Age
12 yearsSocial LikeBox & Feed
Smart Recent Posts Widget10 years
WP Requires
false+Social LikeBox & Feed
Smart Recent Posts Widget5.8+
PHP Requires
false+Social LikeBox & Feed
Smart Recent Posts Widget5.6+
Business Model
FreeSocial LikeBox & Feed
Smart Recent Posts WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.2.0Social LikeBox & Feed
Smart Recent Posts Widget1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Social LikeBox & Feed

3.3/5(47 reviews)
5
47%
4
15%
3
0%
2
2%
1
36%

Smart Recent Posts Widget

4.8/5(30 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

Recent Reviews

Social LikeBox & Feed Reviews

by MaryMak

Fixes problem with native Facebook website feed

The native feed code direct from Facebook causes the loading animation to loop and the feed never loads if a user is logged in to their FB account as per several support threads that seem to go unansw

by josantodomingo

Didn’t work, and caused problems.

After trying the free version of this plugin, I decided to purchase the pro version. However, my experience has been very disappointing as I was only able to use the same features that were available

by boricko

Hacked plugin

One of the websites I manage was infected thanks to this plugin. It’s probably not intentional damage, but poor plugin security. Don’t use it.

Smart Recent Posts Widget Reviews

by ivansoenderholm

Excellent

Excellent plugin

by knecker

Just perfect

works like a charm!

by acarballal

exactly what I need

very complete and with custom CSS avaliable

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Social LikeBox & Feed or Smart Recent Posts Widget more popular?
Social LikeBox & Feed has 10K+ active installations while Smart Recent Posts Widget has 9.0K+. Social LikeBox & Feed is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Social LikeBox & Feed or Smart Recent Posts Widget?
Social LikeBox & Feed has a 3.3/5 rating from 47 reviews, while Smart Recent Posts Widget has a 4.8/5 rating from 30 reviews.
Are Social LikeBox & Feed and Smart Recent Posts Widget free?
Social LikeBox & Feed is free and Smart Recent Posts Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Social LikeBox & Feed or Smart 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?
Social LikeBox & Feed was last updated 1 month ago and Smart Recent Posts Widget was last updated 1 year ago.

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