Displays recent posts from a specified category in a customizable box on the home page of the blog.
As of April 2026, Featured Category is a WordPress recent plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 12K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2008. Last updated 15 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Superb Recent Posts With Thumbnail….
Featured Category allows you to display recent posts from the category of your choosing at the top of your home page before “The Loop”. You are able to customize the number of posts, the style they are displayed in, and the heading used to describe. It is perfect for displaying recent news, projects, and other things you may wish to stand out in your blog.
This is not a sidebar widget. It is a home page addition. See the provided screenshots to understand how it might look on your site.
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Support
If you need support, I recommend you leave a comment on the appropriate post on my blog:
http://clifgriffin.com/2008/10/05/featured-category/
Special Requests
If you need a customizati…
| WordPress | 2.3.0+ requiredTested up to 3.0.5 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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