Question 1

What is the best WordPress Popular Post plugin?

Accepted Answer

The most widely used popular post plugins are ranked by active installations on PluginSift. You can sort by popularity, rating, or recent updates to find the best option for your needs. As of April 2026, there are 8 popular post plugins available.

Question 2

How many WordPress Popular Post plugins are there?

Accepted Answer

As of April 2026, there are 8 WordPress popular post plugins listed on PluginSift. This includes free, freemium, and premium options from various developers.

Question 3

Are there free Popular Post plugins for WordPress?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the majority of WordPress popular post plugins offer a free version. Many also have premium tiers with advanced features. You can use the filter options above to browse only free plugins.

Question 4

How do I compare Popular Post plugins?

Accepted Answer

PluginSift lets you compare any two plugins side by side. Visit a plugin page and click "Compare", or use the Compare tool in the navigation. Comparison pages show ratings, active installations, support quality, update frequency, and more.

WordPress Popular Post Plugins

Popular Post Widget

New Popular Posts Widget

Simple Category Ranking

Most read posts in X days

CB News Ticker

WP Popular Posts Widget

Popular Posts Views

Display Popular Post

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