WP Recent Posts Extended vs Switch Last Posts Widget (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, WP Recent Posts Extended has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (90 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Recent Posts Extended has accumulated 7.1K+ total downloads while Switch Last Posts Widget has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Recent Posts Extended | Switch Last Posts Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 90 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 7.1K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Age | 13 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.5+ | 3.6.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.2 | 1.1 |
Rating
5/5WP Recent Posts Extended
◄Switch Last Posts WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
1WP Recent Posts Extended
◄Switch Last Posts Widget0
Active Installs
90WP Recent Posts Extended
◄Switch Last Posts Widget10
Total Downloads
7.1K+WP Recent Posts Extended
◄Switch Last Posts Widget1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Recent Posts Extended
Switch Last Posts WidgetN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWP Recent Posts Extended
◄Switch Last Posts Widget12 years ago
First Released
2013WP Recent Posts Extended
Switch Last Posts Widget2013
Age
13 yearsWP Recent Posts Extended
Switch Last Posts Widget13 years
WP Requires
2.5+WP Recent Posts Extended
Switch Last Posts Widget3.6.1+
PHP Requires
false+WP Recent Posts Extended
Switch Last Posts Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Recent Posts Extended
Switch Last Posts WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.1.2WP Recent Posts Extended
Switch Last Posts Widget1.1
Rating Breakdown
WP Recent Posts Extended
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Switch Last Posts Widget
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Recent Posts Extended or Switch Last Posts Widget more popular?
WP Recent Posts Extended has 90 active installations while Switch Last Posts Widget has 10. WP Recent Posts Extended is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Recent Posts Extended or Switch Last Posts Widget?
WP Recent Posts Extended has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Switch Last Posts Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Recent Posts Extended and Switch Last Posts Widget free?
WP Recent Posts Extended is free and Switch Last Posts Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Recent Posts Extended or Switch Last 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?
WP Recent Posts Extended was last updated 8 years ago and Switch Last Posts Widget was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.